Fishes of Canada
Explore the fish families of Canada, aquaculture, Canadian fisheries, and fish ecology. ?Funky fish? contains cool facts about Canadian fish.
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/fish/fish.htm
Flying Squirrel
Flying Squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus These appealing little creatures are found throughout most of the forested areas of Canada, but they are rarely seen because of their nocturnal habits. A furry ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/flysquir.htm
Garita Skipperling (Oarisma garita)
Biological Diversity Information, Biodiversity Knowledge, Global Knowledge
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/GaritaSkipperling_e.php
Giant Anteater
Home > Mammals > Giant Anteater Giant Anteater Giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla More Images » Where are they found? South America The giant anteater of South America is about ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/giantant.htm
Giant Armadillo- Endangered Species
Giant Armadillo Priodontes giganteus Endangered This armoured mammal was once widespread in the tropical forests east of the Andes, from Venezuela to Argentina. The largest of the armadillos, the ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/giantarm.htm
Global Biodiversity Back Issues
Back issues of Global biodiversity are available from the Canadian Museum of Nature.
http://www.nature.ca/prodserv/gb/gb_e.cfm
Glossary of Terms for Exotic Invaders
Skip to page content (Access Key: 1) | Skip to sidebar links (Access Key: 2) FranÇais Contact Us Help Search Canada Site What's New Topics Publications Weather Home About Us Featured Themes Home ...
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/classroom/millennium/m2-glossary-e.html
Gorilla
Gorilla Gorilla gorilla Endangered The gorilla is a shy and, for the most part, inoffensive vegetarian - a far cry from the fearsome, aggressive creature depicted in films and comic books. Only ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/egorilla.htm
Grasshopper Guide
Other news: a new biological control agent link: grasshoppers for young students Grasshopper species to watch for, on the Canadian Prairies and Northern Great Plains (photos and text updated ...
http://people.uleth.ca/~dan.johnson/htm/dj_gh_guide.htm
Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)
Anura Hylidae Hyla versicolor Basic Facts Size: 3.2-5.1 cm Description: These treefrogs can change their colouration from gray to brown or green in minutes. The body is covered with brown blotches ...
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/amphibians/taxa/species/hyla_versicolor.html
Great Bug Hunt
Skip to main content EcoKidsOur Planet, Our Future: Environmental games, activities and homework help for kids. About Contact FAQ Search Feedback Teachers Home Games Activities Homework Help Have ...
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/landuse/bugHunt/index.cfm
Green Turtle
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/gnturtle.htm
Grey Copper (Lycaena dione)
Biological Diversity Information, Biodiversity Knowledge, Global Knowledge
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/GreyCopper_e.php
Grey Whale
Grey Whale Eschrichtius robustus Endangered This large whale, which can grow up to 15 m in length, was nearly exterminated by whalers in the late 1800s. It came to an early extinction in the North ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/grwhale.htm
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos Threatened The grizzly bear has the reputation of being the most ferocious and dangerous mammal in North America. Grizzlies vary widely in body shape, colour and in the ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/grizzly.htm
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus (Spring Salamander)
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/amphibians/amphib/accounts/plethodontidae/spring/account.htm
Hairy-Tailed Mole
Hairy-Tailed Mole Parascalops breweri This animal is about 150 mm long with a short tail covered with stiff, black hair. It is found in southwestern New Brunswick, through southern Quebec and ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/mole.htm
Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius)
Biological Diversity Information, Biodiversity Knowledge, Global Knowledge
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/Harvester_e.php
Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium)
Biological Diversity Information, Biodiversity Knowledge, Global Knowledge
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/HedgerowHairstreak_e.php
Hinterland Who's Who
http://www.hww.ca/
Hinterland Who's Who: North American Bison
Home Order Online Video and Sound Clips Library Glossary Site Map Fran?s Mammal Fact Sheets: North American Bison The North American bison is the largest land animal in North America. Print ...
http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?pid=1&id=97&cid=8
Hinterland's Who's Who
Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), part of Environment Canada, handles wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. Call us at (819) 997-1095.
http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/hww-fap/
Hoary Marmot
Hoary Marmot Marmota caligata The hoary marmot, so called because of the mantle of white fur which covers his shoulders and back, is well known to hikers in the western mountains of North ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/homarm.htm
Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Endangered Distinguished by its short, stout body and long, curved flippers which are often a third of the total body length, this slow-moving animal is ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/humpwale.htm
Indian Rhinoceros
Home > Mammals > Indian Rhinoceros Indian Rhinoceros Indian rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis More Images » Where are they found? Africa , Asia The weight of the Indian rhinoceros ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/indrhino.htm
Jumping Spiders of Canada (Araneae: Salticidae)
Arachnid Data • Nearctic Spider Database • Newsletters • Members • Resources • Forum Home Search: Register • Log in Jumping Spiders of Canada Christopher M. Buddle* ...
http://www.canadianarachnology.org/data/salticidae/salticidae.htm
Last Ice-Age
The Last Ice-Age There have been several ice ages in the history of the Earth. What is commonly called the ice age is actually the most recent (Quaternary) which began about two million years ago, ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/iceage.htm
Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor)
Biological Diversity Information, Biodiversity Knowledge, Global Knowledge
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/LeastSkipper_e.php
Leatherback Turtle
Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea Endangered The largest living turtle, the leatherback can reach a total length of 2.1 m with a weight of 365 kg. Unlike other turtles, the leatherback has ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/leathert.htm
Mammals
Mammals African Elephant African Lion African Wild Dog American Badger American Mink American Porcupine Arctic Hare Arctic Wolf Asian Elephant Asian Lion Baboon Beaver Big Brown Bat Bighorn Sheep ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/mammpg.htm
Mongoose
Home > Mammals > Mongooses Mongooses Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi More Images » Where are they found? Africa , Asia , Europe The best-known species of mongoose is the ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/mongoose.htm
Mormon Metalmark (Apodemia mormo)
Biological Diversity Information, Biodiversity Knowledge, Global Knowledge
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/MormonMetalmark_e.php
Moths of Canada
ITIS Biological name search Species Access Canadian specimen information network Online mapping SpeciesBank FBIP The Moths of Canada Part 1 The Noctuoidea of Western Canada Part 2 The Noctuoidea ...
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/misc_moths/phps/mothindex_e.php
Muck and Guck and Buggy Things
EcoKids is a web site maintained by Earth Day Canada.
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/frogs/ecostats/index.cfm
MyNature.ca
Main Menu Home Discussion Forums Photo Gallery Nature News Web Links Book Store Polls FAQ Affiliates About Us Sitemap Login Username or E-mail: Password: Lost Password? Register now! Top Posters 1 ...
http://www.mynature.ca/
Nature.ca: Jaguar
Jaguar Panthera onca Endangered The Jaguar is the largest cat native to the Western Hemisphere. Ranging from central Patagonia in South America, it has, on occasion, been found as far north as the ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/jag.htm
Orca
Killer Whale (Orca) Orcinus orca Like other whales, the orca is a warm-blooded, air-breathing mammal. They are called ?killers? because they prey on fish, dolphins, seals, and even larger whales. ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/orca.htm
Ostrich
Home > Birds > Ostrich Ostrich Ostrich, Struthio camelus More Images » Where are they found? Africa Of the thousands of bird species known today, the ostrich is the largest. These huge ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/ostrich.htm
Pacific Treefrog (Hyla regilla)
Anura Hylidae Hyla regilla Basic Facts Size: 0-5 cm Description: This frog has enlarged terminal disks or toe-pads. The ground colour of these frogs is variable. Green or shades of brown are most ...
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/amphibians/taxa/species/hyla_regilla.html
Plethodon cinereus (Eastern Redback Salamander)
Caudata Plethodontidae Plethodon cinereus Basic Facts Size: 5.7-10 cm Description: This salamander has two distinct colour phases, redback and leadback. In redback individuals there is a ...
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/amphibians/taxa/species/plethodon_cinereus.html
Plethodon cinereus (Eastern Red-backed Salamander)
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/amphibians/amphib/accounts/plethodontidae/eastern/account.htm
Plethodon vehiculum (Western Redback Salamander)
Caudata Plethodontidae Plethodon vehiculum Basic Facts Size: 4.2-6 cm Description: The body of this species is slightly stouter and the limbs are stronger than the similar Eastern redback ...
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/amphibians/taxa/species/plethodon_vehiculum.html
Plethodon vehiculum (Western Red-backed Salamander)
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/amphibians/amphib/accounts/plethodontidae/western/account.htm
Polar Bear
Polar Bear Ursus maritimus One of the earth?s largest and most powerful carnivores, the polar bear is found in all the world?s arctic seas and coastal lines. In appearance, it differs from other ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/polbear.htm
Polar Bear Eco-Stat
EcoKids is a web site maintained by Earth Day Canada.
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/ecostats/index.cfm
Python
Royal Python Python regius Although it occurs in Africa, this python is often seen in the pet trade in other countries. It is known in North America as the ball python because it will roll into a ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/python.htm
Red Fox
Red Fox Vulpes vulpes The red fox is found in Canada from coast to coast. Resembling a small, slender dog, it is a shy, nervous animal, and, for the most part, it tries to remain hidden from view. ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/redfox.htm
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Wide distribution and diurnal habits make his active little squirrel one of our most frequently seen wild animals. Its loud, rolling ?Tcher-r-r? and scolding ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/redsquir.htm
Richardson Ground Squirrel
Richardson Ground Squirrel Spermophilus richardsonii This squirrel inhabits the grasslands of the great plains. It can easily be identified by its frequently assumed upright posture and quick, ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/richgrds.htm
Sable Antelope
Home > Mammals > Sable Antelope Sable Antelope Sable antelope, Hippotragus niger More Images » Where are they found? Africa The handsome sable antelope of eastern and southern Africa ...
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/sableant.htm
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