Canadian Encyclopedia: Hoverfly
Hoverflies, also known as flower flies, are members of the family Syrphidae within the insect order Diptera (true flies). There are over 6,600 known species of hoverfly, including 539 recorded species in Canada.
Portfolio - Science Communication
Canadian Encyclopedia: Common Watersnake
The common watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) is a medium-sized, non-venomous snake native to North America.
Canadian Encyclopedia: Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake
The Eastern hog-nosed snake (Heterodon platirhinos) is a medium-sized snake with an upturned scale on the end of its snout.
Canadian Encyclopedia: Queensnake
The queensnake (Regina septemvittata) is a small, non-venomous snake that specializes in hunting crayfish.
Canadian Encyclopedia: American Bullfrog
The American Bullfrog is the largest bullfrog in North America.
Canadian Encyclopedia: Spring Peeper
The spring peeper is a small tree frog native to the forests of Eastern North America. Within Canada, the spring peeper can be found in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Canadian Encyclopedia: Green Frog
The green frog is a large frog native to Eastern North America. They are one of the most frequently encountered frog species in Canada, owing in part to their tolerance of urban environments and human activity.
Canadian Encyclopedia: Eastern Foxsnake
The Eastern foxsnake is a large, non-venomous snake native to the Great Lake region of North America. It has an orange to reddish-brown head and is adept at climbing trees. 