Nova Scotia is home to 12 species of reptiles and 13 species of amphibians. Each are wonderfully adapted to thrive in the province’s diverse habitats. These animals can handle Nova Scotia’s harsh weather…
Nova Scotians love being outside enjoying the beautiful landscape of our province. Throughout the warmer months, many people will be exploring the fields, forests, and beaches with their metal detectors.
Over 80,000 years ago, the landscape of Nova Scotia shook from the heavy footsteps of giants. Mastodons were one of the largest of ice age mammals and for many years, Nova Scotia was ideal mastodon…
An animal slowly travels through the mixed forests of Nova Scotia, feeding on the plentiful conifer trees surrounding it. It is huge, covered in dense brown hair with bone-like structures growing from its…