Category: 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 […]

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 […]

With the new provincial budget, bounty on coyotes has been cancelled. With the new provincial budget, bounty on coyotes has been cancelled. Wildlife paid a bounty of $25 for coyote carcasses while the hunter could also sell the pelt. How much is the bounty for a coyote? Hunters Would Pay the Bounty At $75 each, […]

The Northern shrimp fishery commenced in the early 1970s when an exploratory fishing program confirmed the presence of commercial abundances of shrimp stocks (Pandalus Borealis and Pandalus Montagui) in waters stretching southward from Baffin Island to the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Is there shrimp in Newfoundland? Last year shrimp landings in Newfoundland and Labrador were […]

Polar bears found in Newfoundland and Labrador are part of the Davis Strait sub-population. The exact numbers of polar bears that inhabit the Labrador coastline are unknown but may number in the hundreds. The total Canadian population is about 15 000 bears. Which province has the most polar bears? Over 90% of the polar bears […]

What happened? The standard explanation has long been that the Newfoundland Wolf was hunted or trapped out of existence; partly because of its fearsome reputation as a livestock killer, partly because of the bounty on its head, and partly just for sport. Is the Newfoundland Wolf still alive? As a food source, the species would […]

Newfoundland Local sheep may have potential as a low input breed of sheep suited to harsh environments and there is potential in the province to increase lamb production per ewe. The marketing period for lambs and sheep can be extended throughout the year. Does Newfoundland have sheep? The Islands of Newfoundland are mainly supported through […]

It is observed solely in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland Time Zone is the only active time zone with a half-hour offset from UTC in the Americas. Why does Newfoundland have extra half-hour? Newfoundland, Canada The half hour is needed because it sits above Atlantic Standard Time, so it allows for […]

Bred as working dogs for Canadian fishermen, Newfoundlands are often referred to as “nanny dogs” because of the way they watch over and protect children. Their huge heads with a relatively short snout and thick fur give them a distinct bear-like appearance. What dog most resembles a bear? Dogs That Look Like Bears: The Best, […]

Fried cod tongues are a traditional Newfoundland food, often served as an appetizer. They are actually a little muscle from the neck of the fish. In terms of texture and flavour, they are somewhere between a cod fillet and a whole belly clam. Do people eat cod tongues? Cod tongue tradition Prized around the world […]