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Animal Facts: Bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep are stocky, muscular animals known for their massive curled horns and impressive climbing abilities. They can be found scattered around southern British Columbia,…
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Animal Facts: Wolverine
As the largest land-dwelling member of the weasel (Mustelidae) family, wolverines live in cold climates across North America and Eurasia. In Canada, wolverine populations are…
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Animal facts: Pine marten
Pine martens come from the Mustelidae family and are related to weasels, ferrets and otters. They use tree cavities as resting and breeding sites, so they favour woodland…
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Animal Facts: Blue shark
Named after its distinct blue colour, the blue shark is one of the most wide-ranging and easily recognizable sharks in the world. It can be found on both Canada’s Pacific and…
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Animal Facts: Spotted turtle
The spotted turtle is a highly recognizable North American species that is known for its distinctive yellow spots on its dark coloured shell. …
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Animal Facts: Orca
The orca, or killer whale, is a highly recognizable species that is known for its iconic black and white colouring. …
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Animal Facts: Kermode (spirit) bear
Commonly referred to as the 'spirit bear', the Kermode bear was named after Frank Kermode who was the former director of the Royal B.C. Museum, Victoria.
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Animal Facts: Grizzly bear
Despite their large size, grizzly bears have been known to run at speeds of 55 kilometres per hour!
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Animal Facts: Atlantic cod
Spending a majority of their time on the seafloor, the Atlantic cod is a popular food fish that can be found contiguously along the east coast.
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Animal Facts: Blue whale
As the largest animals ever known to have lived on earth, the blue whale is a magnificent species that can be found all over the world. …
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Animal Facts: Atlantic puffin
Often nicknamed "sea parrots" or "clowns of the sea", Atlantic puffins are a well-loved seabird the breed in large colonies along cliffs or offshore islands. …
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Animal Facts: Canada goose
Well-known for their long black necks and white cheeks, the Canada goose is a large wild goose that can be found in several regions across North America.
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Animal Facts: Black bear
Black bears are common within Canadian forests. If you ever encounter one, the best way to scare it away is by making yourself look as big as possible or by making loud noises…
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Animal Facts: Arctic char
The Arctic char is the most northernly occurring of any freshwater fish and mainly inhabits the Arctic and adjacent oceans.
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11 amazing facts about Canada’s bear species
Did you know polar bears aren’t actually white? Or that bears mark their territory by rubbing their backs on trees?
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Animal Facts: Walrus
Often identified by their large tusks, walrus are large marine mammals that can weigh more than 2000 pounds. …
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Animal Facts: Canada Lynx
As one of Canada's most elusive cats, the Canada lynx is known for its triangular black-tipped ears and fluffy coat. …
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Animal Facts: Arctic fox
As one of Canada's most beautiful mammals, the Arctic fox is well-known for its white fur which is why it's often referred to as the snow fox.
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Animal Facts: Red fox
As one of Canada's most well-loved animals, the red fox can be characterized by its beautiful colour and white-tipped fluffy tail. …
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Animal Facts: Moose
Large and in charge, the moose is one of Canada's most iconic mammals that is known for its incredible size, enormous antlers and captivating appearance.
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Animal Facts: Beaver
As one of Canada's most iconic animals, the beaver is the largest rodent in the country and the second-largest rodent in the world (after the capybara).
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Animal Facts: Polar bear
As one of Canada's most recognizable animals, the polar bear is the largest bear in the world and the top predator in the Arctic.
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Animal Facts: Caribou
Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
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Animal Facts: Beluga whale
Beluga whales are one of the most recognizable species of whale thanks to their white colouring and thick bodies which are primarily made of blubber (40 to 50 per cent of their…
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Animal Facts: Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is one of Canada's largest birds of prey and is well-known for its regal appearance and contrasting coloured feathers.
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Animal Facts: Arctic hare
Highly adapted to living in the cold, the Arctic hare has shortened ears and limbs and almost a quarter of its body is made up of fat. …
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