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.
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: 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.
Careers: Climatologist
Picture Collections
5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates
Careers: Meteorologist
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4 images of some work that a meteorologist might do such as forecasting the weather and analyzing clouds
Birds: Nest Construction
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images of some birds in the process of building their nests
Birds: Nests
Picture Collections
10 images of some birds' nests showing various designs, structures and materials used for building them
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
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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
Animals: Migration
Picture Collections
10 images of some animals such as salmon, Monarch butterflies, whales, zebras and wildebeast that move seasonally from one region to another
Arachnids
Picture Collections
5 images of invertebrates such as spiders and scorpions characterized by having 4 pairs of segmented legs, 2 main body parts and simple eyes