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Hinterland Who’s Who
Visit Hinterland Who’s Who to find in-depth descriptions of wildlife, ecological issues, suggested actions you can take to help wildlife and educational materials.
Natural History Notebooks
Visit the Natural History Notebooks from the Canadian Museum of Nature to find information on a variety of animal species from the house fly to the extinct giant beaver.
Wild Species 2000 – Species Information
Find information on each of the taxon groups featured in the Wild Species 2000 Report.
Aquatic Invaders in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
Find information on oyster thief, clubbed tunicate, and green crab, all invasive species in the aquatic environment of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Aquatic Species at Risk
Access a searchable database to find information on the aquatic species at risk in Canada.
Canada’s National Wildlife Disease Strategy
Learn about the objectives of this strategy to respond to the threats posed to human health, agriculture production, ecosystem integrity, biodiversity and world economy by the increasingly serious impact of wildlife diseases.
Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre
Visit the centre that coordinates Canada's national wildlife health surveillance program by providing educational programs, information, and consultation.
Canadian Waters – Big Blue Bus – Kid’s Corner – The Park – Beware! Invasives Lurk Beneath!
Kids, find information on invasive species, which are invaders from other ecosystems. These invaders can be plants or animals, or even bacteria that have been moved from their home ecosystem into another ecosystem.
Earthworms
Learn all about Canadian earthworms, including their importance in agriculture and tips on how make an earthworm farm.
EnviroZine - Nature and Wildlife
These articles are on the importance of conservation and the protection of ecosystems in order to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct or lost from the wild.
Fungus Among Us
Learn about fungi, the ultimate destroyers and recyclers of nutrients. Read about the science, discover where to look for fungi or try out fun activities.
Keeping the Wild in Wildlife
Learn practical tips on how to safely deal with various species when encountering them in their own habitat.
Minimising the Spread of Invasive Species
Find out how invasive species find their way into water habitats, and review simple procedures that can be used to minimize their spread.
NRC Institute for Marine Biosciences
Learn about the Institute for Marine Biosciences, an integrated systems biology institute with the capability to study life from the level of the genome to the whole organism.
Species at Risk - Photo Gallery
Explore a collection of photographs of the Canadian animals and plants currently threatened with extinction. Read descriptions and access links for each species.
Species at Risk Game
Explore this Flash Game, in which Ferruginous Hawk promotes awareness of ways that agriculture and species at risk can co-exist.
Sponge Reef Project
Explore the sponge reefs on the continental shelf. Learn about sponges and the habitat they provide for other creatures.