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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. …
Wildlife
An insect of many talents, here’s why moths are one of the world’s most underrated animals
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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 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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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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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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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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Within Canada, there are several species of wolves that occupy approximately 90 per cent of their historic range. …
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The snowy owl is an iconic North American bird that is almost entirely covered by feathers to keep them warm in colder climates. …
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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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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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Often identified by their large tusks, walrus are large marine mammals that can weigh more than 2000 pounds. …
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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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Caribou are highly migratory animals that stay together in herds while they move almost constantly. …
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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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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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