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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: 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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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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