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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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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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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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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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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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The Arctic char is the most northernly occurring of any freshwater fish and mainly inhabits the Arctic and adjacent oceans.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…