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With 200 species of mammals, 462 bird species, and a hugely diverse range of oceanic life, Canada is an animal lover’s paradise.We have listed 10 animals below that you might want to see on your trip to Canada.
Photo by Ryan Stone
1. Grizzly Bear
Adult males weigh on average up to 790lbs and females up to 400lbs. Their front claws are about 204 inches long and there are about 25,000 of them in Canada. Grizzlies don’t have to worry about other predators, as they don’t have much competition in size, so other animals will usually avoid confrontation with them unless it’s in defense!
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2. Cougar
Also known as the mountain lion or puma, the cougar’s range extends from the Canadian Yukon to the Southern Andes of South America. The cougar is an ambush predator and stalks its prey, hunting deer, livestock, and small species like insects and rodents.
Photo by Chealion
3. Moose
The Moose is the largest living species in the deer family and like to live alone in deciduous forests. Their range includes most of Canada, but unfortunately the Moose population of North America is declining rapidly.
Photo by Malte Wingen
4. The Gray Wolf
The gray wolf has had more books written about it than any other wildlife species. It’s the largest species of wild dogs and males average between 95-99lb. They tend to live in packs and there is always a clear hierarchy with each pack made of up an alpha pair (dominant male and female), their cubs, and offspring from previous years.
Photo by mhdi ghashghaeian
5. Giant Canadian Goose
It really is a pleasure to see these beautiful birds in flight gracing the skies. They have strong family bonds and tend to return to their natal homes to nest. There are 7 recognized species and they are the largest goose in the world, with some weighing up to 20lb! Their black heads and neck with the white chinstrap distinguish them from all other goose species. Keep a watchful eye on the skies for these.
Photo by Rebecca Peterson-Hall
6. Whales
From humpbacks to blue whales and killer whales, Canada is the perfect place to spot these magnificent creatures. You can witness 200 orcas at play at Robson Bight Ecological Preserve, BC, or if you’re in BC from March until mid-October, try and catch a glimpse of some of the 20,000 grey whales as they leave the Baja Peninsula and head for Alaska.
Photo by Steve Halama
7. Marmot
The Vancouver Island Marmot is only to be found in the high mountains of Vancouver Island, BC. Marmots are the largest members of the squirrel family and they like to live in burrows. It is one of the rarest animals in the world, but thanks to conservation efforts, there are now around 250-300 of them living on 28 mountains.
Photo by Niklas Tidbury
8. Wolverine
It looks like a small bear, but Wolverine is more closely related to the family Mustelidae (weasels). It’s a muscular carnivore and has a reputation for ferocity and has been documented to kill prey many times its size. They’re also very opportunistic and will scavenge on the carcasses of large animals.
Photo by Vincent van Zalinge
9. The American Pika
This little guy may be small, but do not discount him! The Pika is an animal from the same family that includes rabbits and hares. They like to live in higher cooler regions and are very sensitive to high temperatures. They are considered to be one of the earliest detectors of global warming.
Photo by shesnuckinfuts
10. Bison
These large bison (or buffalo) were traditionally hunted by nomadic indigenous and white hunters and became almost extinct by the 1850s. However, thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers in the wild are recovering. Parks Canada plans to reintroduce the Plains Bison to Banff National Park to help restore numbers and promote tourism.
Photo by Chloe Leis
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