ontario wildlife

How to Recognize Animal Tracks in the Snow

Fallen snow gives us a glimpse of what our local wildlife is up to when we’re not around. The tracks that would be nearly invisible in the summertime are much more apparent in the snow. We can see which animals are around, where they come and go, and where they hide. Freshly fallen snow is […]

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Safety Tips for Camping in Bear Country

Wildlife / Isabelle

Black bears live all across Ontario in rural, forested areas. As many as 90% of Ontario’s parks are in bear country. It is therefore possible to come across a black bear while camping or going for a hike in the woods. Don’t panic, though. Black bears aren’t very aggressive. You can avoid an encounter by

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