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Tag: endangered species

Rattlesnakes and Loss

January 13, 2023–Gideon Forman

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk

Massasauga rattlesnake © Joe Crowley

I’ve been thinking about Samuel Beckett and Ontario rattlesnakes. There used to be two species in the province, the Massasauga and the timber. But for decades there’s only been one. ...

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Winter Adaptations of Northern Species at Risk

December 12, 2022–Jake Guggenheimer

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Species at Risk•Wild Species

Wolverine, Species at risk © Ninara CC BY 2.0

Have you ever wondered how different species adapt to survive the coldest months of the year? Animals have different mechanisms to stay warm and source food when options are scarce, ...

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Bad News for Wetlands: Proposed Gutting of the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System

November 24, 2022–Anne Bell

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Advocacy•Campaigns•Wetlands

Lynde Shores Conservation Area © Paul Howard CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

On October 25, 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) posted a proposal to overhaul the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES). The deadline for public comment is November ...

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Vote for Nature

February 24, 2022–Anne Bell

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Advocacy•Campaigns•Protected Places•Species at Risk•Stewardship and restoration

On June 2, 2022, Ontarians will head to the polls to elect our next provincial government. As citizens, we have a responsibility to ensure that nature conservation is a major ...

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Nature Guides Help You Identify Species

October 22, 2021–Maya Davidson

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Species at Risk•Wild Species

Queensnake © Scott Gillingwater

Ontario is full of fascinating species. With so many plants and animals found in Ontario, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. Ontario Nature’s popular online ...

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