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Birds

Canada is home to several thousand species of birds. This virtual exhibition provides access to many of the exhibitions that are found in other Canadian museums as well, presentations that describe the birds in our country, their migratory habits, their geographic location and their habitats. It also provides a full portrait of the rich degree of knowledge our museums possess about the world of birds and their populations in Canada. (Exhibition available only on the Internet)
Executive producer : Réseau canadien d'information sur le patrimoine
Creators : Royal British Columbia Museum, Provincial Museum of Alberta, Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature, Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History et Musée de la nature et des sciences (Québec)
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Dig this! The cretaceous period

The climate cooled, continents drifted apart, and news flora and fauna flourished. Witness the end of the Age of Dinosaurs and explore the natural world of over 65 million years ago. (Exhibition available only on the Internet)
Plugin : Shockwave; Flash
Executive producer : Réseau canadien d'information sur le patrimoine
Creators : Musée canadien de la nature, Musée de la nature et des sciences et Royal Tyrrell Museum
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Animals emblematic of Canada

Who are these animals that have given us their names for our cities, lakes, schools and sports clubs? What value do they have for us? Come and discover the animals that have come to symbolize Canada and the people who chose them. (Exhibition available only on the Internet)
Creators : Musée de la nature et des sciences(Québec), Musée du Nouveau-Brunswick et Museums University of Alberta
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Hummingbirds

Discover the universe of hummingbirds, their morphology, their diet and their breeding behaviour, thanks to magnificent pictures, videos and sound clips. You will discover the five species of hummingbirds living in Canada. You will be amazed by these flying jewels found only in America. Discovery games, amusing experiences and an adventure with Niky the Hummingbird will initiate children to the world of hummingbirds. (Exposition disponible sur Internet seulement)

Créator : Musée de la nature et des sciences
Contributors : New Brunswick Museum; Musée du Séminaire de St-Hyacinthe; Royal BC Museum
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