Ontario Nature Blog

For some, the winter months are a time to retreat indoors and avoid the cold at all costs. Some animals do the same, as they hibernate where the frost can’t reach, like salamander or woodchucks. Other animals keep Ontario’s natural areas bustling with life as they’ve learned how to adapt and forage throughout the winter. ...

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Bats in Canada face multiple threats from habitat loss and disease. As towns and cities expand, the larger and older trees are being cleared, which means bats are losing their roosts. Bats need a warm and secure place to roost during the day in the summer. A bat box is a simple and effective way ...

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