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Black-footed Ferret Tunnel - Animal Home

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:13:30 -0400

The black-footed ferret has an amazing story. Conservation efforts have brought them back from the brink of extinction. Take a look inside a tunnel of one of these resilient creatures.

A Busy Beaver - On the Move

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:11:41 -0400

Beavers can cut down about 216 trees per year! But how do you move all that wood? Take a look at this video to find out!

Atlantic Salmon in Lake Ontario - Conservation

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:15:21 -0400

Many years ago, Lake Ontario was home to Atlantic salmon, fish, which were very important for the whole ecosystem. Today there are attempts to bring this fish back to Lake Ontario, reintroducing them in the hopes of creating a sustaining population.

Plankton in the Great Lakes - Microscopic

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:06:08 -0400

If you look closely at a sample of water from the Great Lakes, realllly closely, like under a microscope kinda close you will see something surprising! There is life even at this tiny level, and the plankton you're peering down at is actually one of the most important parts of the food chain.

Whale Shark Swimming - Conservation

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:23:34 -0400

Whale sharks are HUGE! In fact, they are the largest fish in the world! Check out this video. With authentic scuba diving sounds, you can even pretend that you are swimming with them.

The Gully - Biodiversity

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:15:41 -0400

The gully is found in the water off the coast of Nova Scotia. Filled with amazing plants and animal, it is also an important area for the endangered bottlenose whale. In 2004, it became Atlantic Canada's first marine protected area.

Colourful Python - Reptiles and Amphibians

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:00:20 -0400

Snakes can have some of the most interesting and beautiful skins. Get up close and personal with this python and check out its amazing pattern and colour.

Orchids - Plants and Fungi

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:59:30 -0400

Orchids come in so many shapes and sizes that they have some of the highest diversity levels of all plants. The Dracula orchid, for example, actually looks like a vampire's mouth! Check out this video to see more!

Hard Shell Protection - Survival

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:29:12 -0400

If you travel way down deep in the ocean you'll see some pretty interesting species, including these shelled invertebrates. Their shells aren't just to make them look pretty, they are a key part of the invertebrates’ survival in waters that are filled with predators.

Lightning Strikes - Weather and Maps

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:28:09 -0400

Thunderstorms have a bad reputation: they are loud, dangerous, and wet. But, if you are a boreal forest, you know just how important these thunderstorms can be. A forest fire started by a bolt of lightning can get rid of debris and allow new growth to sprout. Watch this video to see one crazy thunderstorm!