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Ptarmigan EN
(File; Mon May 20 17:44:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionThese birds• have feathered feet that help them to walk in snow• have three seasonal plumages per year that keep them well-camouflaged at all times, instead of the two that are usual for mostbirds• can scurry like a mouse ...
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Northern Gannet EN
(File; Mon May 20 19:52:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionThis bird• is a fast and powerful flyer but its short legs and large webbed feetmake it awkward at landings and take-offs• can see forward with both eyes—which is unusual in birds• may glide for hours just above the wave t...
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Murres EN
(File; Mon May 20 20:20:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionThese birds• travel up to 6 000 km a year when they migrate• leap from cliffs more than 500 m high with half-grown wings at three weeksof age• can live for 25 years• as chicks, swim the first 1 000 km of their migration j...
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Atlantic Whitefish EN
(File; Tue May 21 17:08:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionAtlantic WhitefishPreviously known as the Acadian whitefishScientific name: Coregonus huntsmaniTaxonomy: Fishes (freshwater)Status: Endangered, listed under SARARegion: Nova ScotiaDescriptionThis species belongs to the salmon...
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Atlantic Whitefish FR
(File; Tue May 21 17:09:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionLe Corégone de l'AtlantiqueAnciennement connu sous l’appellation corégone d’AcadieNom scientifique: Coregonus huntsmaniTaxonomie: Poisson (eau douce)Statut: En voie de disparition, sur la liste de la LEPRégion: Nouvelle-É...
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Coho Salmon EN
(File; Tue May 21 17:13:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionCoho salmonScientific name: Oncorhynchus kisutchTaxonomy: FishesStatus: Not listed under SARA. Designated endangered by COSEWICRegion: British Columbia Pacific OceanDescriptionAdult coho salmon have silvery sides and metallic...
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Coho Salmon FR
(File; Tue May 21 17:15:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionSaumon cohoNom scientifique : Oncorhynchus kisutchTaxonomie : PoissonStatut : Espèce non inscrite sur la liste de la LEP et désignée en voie de disparition par le COSEPAC.Région : Colombie-Britannique, océan PacifiqueDescript...
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Whooping Crane EN
(File; Tue May 21 17:26:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionThis bird• takes its name from a distinctive whooping call that carries overseveral kilometres• performs an elaborate courtship ritual that includes whooping anddancing• uses an energy-efficient combination of spiralling a...
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Snowy Owl EN
(File; Tue May 21 17:33:00 CDT 2013)
IntroductionThis bird• has disks of stiff feathers around its eyes that reflect sound wavesto its ear openings• must capture the equivalent of 7 to 12 mice a day to meet its foodrequirements• is active during the day as well as at nig...
