Author: Clint Curtis

When Were Rabbits Introduced To Newfoundland?

between 1864 and 1876. The snowshoe or varying hare (Lepus americanus) is native to Labrador, but was introduced to Newfoundland from Nova Scotia on a number of occasions between 1864 and 1876. What animals were introduced to Newfoundland? Introduced species Eastern chipmunk, Tamias striatus, introduced in 1962. Snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus, introduced around 1860. American […]

What Do Coyotes Eat Newfoundland?

Carnivorous coyotes are opportunistic and will eat anything available, including caribou, moose carrion, snow- shoe hare, birds, small mammals, fruits and berries, garbage, birdseed and, on occasion, house pets. What to do if coyotes are in your yard? Remember, keeping pets and pet food inside is the best way to keep coyotes out of your […]

What Is Native To Newfoundland?

Among the animals native to the island are the black bear, woodland caribou, otter, muskrat, fox, and lynx. Moose are fairly numerous. What animals are only in Newfoundland? Native to Newfoundland Black Bear. Lynx. Red Fox, Cross and Silver. Ermine (Weasel) Newfoundland Marten. Wolf (Extinct) Otter. Are there any native reserves in Newfoundland? The province […]

How Did Coyotes Get To Newfoundland?

The first confirmed coyote on insular Newfoundland was in 1987, a pup hit by a car near Deer Lake. One coyote collared in the middle ridge averaged 12 km movements each day, and travelled over 2100 km in six months! During the past 100 years, coyotes (Canis latrans) have successfully colonized most of North America. […]

How Did Wolves Get To Newfoundland?

The first wolves to inhabit the Island of Newfoundland MAY have arrived over the sea-ice from Labrador, as the last Ice Age drew to a close, about 10,000 years ago. Are wolves native to Newfoundland? The Newfoundland wolf (Canis lupus beothucus) was a subspecies of grey wolf that was native to Newfoundland. As a food […]

How Does Kelowna Floating Bridge Work?

High-strength steel cables and concrete anchors embedded deep within the lake bottom are used to secure the pontoons and level out the bridge. When the water level rises, the pontoons rise with it, maintaining the horizontal alignment of the bridge. How does a floating bridge work? THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Make the individual bridge pontoons on […]