The Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) grows in sandy, well-drained soil and reaches a height of approximately 10 cm or 3.9 inches. It has pinkish-white flowers that bloom from April through June. The flowers are urn-shaped and droop toward the ground. The fruit of the Bearberry is eaten by bears.
The Coltsfoot, or Tussilago farfara, has hoof-shaped leaves, and the stem and leaves are covered in hair. The Coltsfoot has yellow flowers that bloom from March through May.
The red maple tree, or Acer rubrum. grows in swamps and likes moist soil. The tree blooms in March and April. The male blooms are red, while the female blooms are yellowish-green. The leaves of the Red Maple are red in the spring and become a deeper red in the fall.
The black bear (Ursus americanus) is the only bear found in Nova Scotia. These bears are nocturnal and hibernate in the winter. Cubs are born in January and February. They live approximately 12 years and grow between 100 and 440 pounds.
The eastern coyote is found in Nova Scotia. Coyotes weigh an average of 30 to 40 pounds, but may grow larger. The eastern coyote is larger than the western coyote. Coyotes live and hunt in packs, and are most active during breeding season in the winter.
The Northern Ringneck Snake is found mainly in southern and eastern Nova Scotia. The snake is black on its back and sides, and has a yellow-orange ring around its neck and down its belly. It grows to approximately 20 to 30 cm or 7.8 to 11.8 inches.
