Articles related to "Canadian Arctic"



The Catkin
Salicaceae pertains to the shrubs and trees of the willow family of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Catkins are part of the flora of the Arctic.
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Adventure Travel on Baffin Island
Soft adventure travel begins when you cruise along Baffin Island, Nunavut in Canada's arctic north.
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Cruise Travel on Baffin Island
Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada is the perfect background to see wildlife like polar bears, ringed seals, narwhal, walrus and northern fulmars.
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Hudson's Bay Company Arctic Fur Trading Posts
Well into the 1970s the Hudson's Bay Company recruited their trainee fur-traders in the United Kingdom and sent them to their trading posts in isolated Inuit settlements.
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Markham Ice Shelf Breaks Away
Another startling discovery reveals that the ice-covered Arctic is shrinking as a huge chunk of sea-ice is lost to the ocean.
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Advantage North & Arctic Shipping
Port expansion, arctic shipping and economic development in the north will be effected by global warming and the opening of the Northwest Passage.
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TV Review - Hunt for the Mad Trapper
This documentary follows a two pronged approach. A forensics team tries to identify the outlaw from his remains while dramatic reenactments detail his reign of terror.
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The Life of Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson was one of the most prominent sailors and navigators of the 17th Century.
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Calling all Carnivores
An unusual plant with a lot of character adds color to a shallow shelf in your water garden.
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Explorers of Canada, Part XXXI: Robert E. Peary
From Ellesmere Island, Northwest Territories to the North Pole, this American made a name for himself.
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Island In the Sky...A John Wayne classic
One of the most anticipated films in the Batjac line up to be released to DVD is “Island In the Sky.” Watching the film for the first time, I can see why it remains such a powerful memory in the minds of John Wayne fans. On DVD, even viewed on my small TV, it retains a presence that few films possess.
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Whalers meet to discuss profession
Whalers from around the world met last month to discuss whaling and whale utilization. The result? More resolve to continue whaling efforts into the new millennium.
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American Pipit
The American Pipit, a slender brown bird about the size of a sparrow stands about seven inches tall as an adult. Its crown, chest and back show a brown color with dark streaks and its legs are normally black.
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Bird Migration and Endurance Building
The endurance displayed by migratory birds is amazing. Eat right and gain endurance seems to be the buzz bird of birds prior to migration, according to latest research.
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Book Review: Your Inner Fish
Neil Shubin, anatomy professor at the University of Chicago,takes "A Journey Into The 3.5 Billion Year History Of The Human Body", bringing the reader along for the ride.
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Carry On and Checked Travel Luggage
Magellan's travel luggage includes checked suitcases, carry on luggage and backpacks for travelling through Western Canada.
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MDA Global Revenues
Will a delay in the UK's Home Information Packs (HIPs) bring down Canadian firm MDA's international businesses on land, sea, air - even in outer space?
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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, a lovely refuge for birds in need.
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The Ethiopian Wolf
A descendant of wolf-like ancestors that once ranged into Africa, the Ethiopian wolf is now a critically endangered species. Fewer than 600 remain.
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U.S. Environmental Impacts from Climate Change
The American environment is changing. The environmental impacts of global warming are occurring already and climate-related environmental changes are set to increase.
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ARCTIC Jump-Start
Outline and collection of web-resources on the Arctic and its protection
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Explore Mt. Lemmon's Life Zones Near Tucson
At 9,157 feet above sea level, Mt. Lemmon is a popular escape from Tucson's summer heat. It's a biology lesson as well, equivalent to driving from Mexico to Canada.
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Great Exploration Hoaxes
Dr. Frederick Cook and Robert E. Peary were experienced Arctic explorers but lied when they said that they reached the top of Mt. McKinley and the North Pole.
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Will You Meet God?
If you met a race of space explorers, aliens hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years ahead of us technologically — If you could ask just one question and get it answered, what would it be?
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Bruce Kirkby: Living For Adventure
He travelled Arabia's Southern Desert by camel and then wrote a book capturing the adventure -- and danger -- of his journey.
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