Leatherback 101
Leatherback 101
Backing the Leatherback
Weighing in at a hefty 500 kilograms, the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) may seem indestructible; however, it is listed as endangered in Canada by the Committee on the Status of Endangered...
Arctic Tern Interactive Quiz
The Arctic tern makes the longest migration of any animal across the globe, flying 71,000 kilometres a year. This tiny but mighty bird zigzags from Greenland to Antarctica annually. Researchers estimate that as...
Barren-Ground Caribou Interactive Quiz
Barren ground caribou are famous for their enormous herds and long treks. They move in herds of thousands between their winter and summer ranges. Some migrations can be close to 800 kilometres long, one-way....
Humpback Whale Interactive Quiz
The migration path of the humpback whale, covering over 8000 km per year, is among the largest of any mammal. Their impressive migration route is one of the most well-documented of all marine mammals. The...
Monarch Interactive Quiz
The monarch is famous for its spectacular migration to overwintering sites in Mexico and California, a trip of up to 4,000 km. Test your knowledge about monarch migrations with this quiz, and if you have fun,...

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