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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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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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Despite being Manitoba’s official bird, the great grey owl can be found in nearly every Canadian province and territory. …
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As a seasonally camouflaged species, the rock ptarmigan has brown plumage in the summer and white plumage in the winter to blend in with its surroundings. …
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The massive North Atlantic Right Whale is Canada's “true whale of the ice.” …
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Unlike most owls, the Burrowing Owl nests underground. …
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As the largest land animal in Canada, the wood bison can be easily recognized by its large head, shaggy fur and pointed horns. …
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The orca, or killer whale, is a highly recognizable species that is known for its iconic black and white colouring. …
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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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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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As the fastest land animal in North America, the pronghorn is a highly migratory animal that has incredible vision and can be identified by the horns on its head. …
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As the largest heron in North America, the great blue heron stands about one metre tall. …
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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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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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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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Often identified by their large tusks, walrus are large marine mammals that can weigh more than 2000 pounds. …
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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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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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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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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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Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
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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. …