Canadian Museum of Nature: Boa Constrictor

The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the official bird for the province of British Columbia. Find out all the basic facts about the Steller's Jay, including a particularly interesting explanation of its...

The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to wildebeests. Learn some basic facts about this large member of the antelope family. A great set of pictures of wildebeests is also provided.

Some of the smallest frogs in Canada, the chorus frogs, are detailed here.

Did you know that a full grown Anaconda can weigh as much as 200 K g (441 lb.)? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe this reptiles features and habitat. Seven photographs provide excellent close up views.

The Eskimo curlew, which migrated between the Northwest Territories and Argentina is believed to be extinct, although there are occasional reports of possible sightings. The reasons for its decline and a drawing of one can be found here.

Have you heard the bird call, "Chicka-dee-dee-dee"? This familiar call belongs to New Brunswick's provincial bird. Briefly described are its song, features, food and habitat. Included are ten beautiful close up photographs.

The Canada goose is a bird very familiar to North Americans. The reasons for its healthy population are explained here, as well as some details about this bird.

Briefly described are the location and characteristics of the Common Nighthawk. Nine excellent photographs are also included.

Get to know the Peary Caribou.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making it a perfect site for younger researchers.

Get to know the Moose.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this large mammal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.