Flowers: Irregular Shape
Picture Collections
3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid
Flowers: Radial Shape
Picture Collections
7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower
Flowers: Trumpet Shape
Picture Collections
5 images of some flowerheads such as petunias and lilies that start as a narrow base and widen to an open shape
How are Arctic Animals in Canada Affected by Climate Change?
STEM Explained
Arctic animals have evolved to thrive in harsh arctic ecosystems, but the environmental footprint created by climate change is affecting their survival.
How Can Birds Help Monitor the Health of Ecosystems?
STEM Explained
Scientists can observe birds to get useful information about the health of, and changes in, an ecosystem.
Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum
STEM Explained
When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!
Birds: Nests
Picture Collections
10 images of some birds' nests showing various designs, structures and materials used for building them
Birds: Raptors (Birds of Prey)
Picture Collections
5 images of predatory birds that hunt and feed on other animals such as eagles, the Great Horned Owl and vultures
Birds: Songbirds
Picture Collections
10 images of some birds such as finches, chickadees and cardinals that produce sounds and calls in a musical way
Canadian Invaders!
STEM Explained
Beavers are a Canadian symbol. But in South America, they’re considered an invasive species.
Birds: Nest Construction
Picture Collections
images of some birds in the process of building their nests
Amphibians
Picture Collections
12 images of some cold-blooded animals such as frogs and newts classified as amphibians that can live in the water or on land
Animals: Adaptation
Picture Collections
11 images of some animals such as lizards and Arctic Hares whose appearance has adapted to provide protection in their environments
Animals: Babies and Adults
Picture Collections
20 images of animal pairs such as polar bears, turtle, dogs and birds in their juvenile and adult stages of life
Animals: Hibernation
Picture Collections
10 images of some animals such as bears, bats, turtles and lemurs that spend the cold weather in a dormant state