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Walruses, found in the northern most reaches of Ontario, can weigh upwards of 1,000 kilograms.
Photo credit: NOAA Photo Library

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Walruses, found in the northern most reaches of Ontario, can weigh upwards of 1,000 kilograms.

Photo credit: NOAA Photo Library

- #walrus
- #Odobenus rosmarus
- #mammal
- #Ontario
- #ice
- #sea
- #ocean
- #north
- #northern
- #cold
- #tusk
- #huge
- #big
- #native
- #wild
- #wildlife
- #animal
- #animals
- #species
5 months ago
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Hello Mr. Fox
Photo credit: Carolina K Smith

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Hello Mr. Fox

Photo credit: Carolina K Smith

- #fox
- #foxes
- #pup
- #kit
- #baby
- #babies
- #animal
- #animals
- #nature
- #wildlife
- #Vulpes vulpes
- #mammal
- #mammals
- #species
- #diversity
- #biodiversity
5 months ago
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A chipmunk prepares for winter.
Photo credit: Peter Ferguson

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A chipmunk prepares for winter.

Photo credit: Peter Ferguson

- #Tamias striatus
- #eastern chipmunk
- #chipmunk
- #squirrel
- #ground squirrel
- #rodent
- #mammal
- #mammals
- #animals
- #animal
- #wildlife
- #nature
- #biodiversity
- #fall
- #autumn
- #winter
6 months ago
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American beaver with a mouthful.
Photo Credit: Peter Ferguson

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American beaver with a mouthful.

Photo Credit: Peter Ferguson

- #Castor canadensis
- #beaver
- #American beaver
- #mammal
- #animal
- #animals
- #mammals
- #beavers
- #species
- #life
- #wildlife
- #diversity
- #biodiversity
6 months ago
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An inquisitive otter.
Photo credit: Forest Wander

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An inquisitive otter.

Photo credit: Forest Wander

- #otter
- #mammal
- #otters
- #mammals
- #animal
- #animals
- #wildlife
- #life
- #nature
- #biodiversity
- #snow
- #winter
6 months ago
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Albino squirrels have been sighted in Toronto’s Trinity-Bellwoods Park.
Photo credit: Peter Trimming

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Albino squirrels have been sighted in Toronto’s Trinity-Bellwoods Park.

Photo credit: Peter Trimming

Two playful river otters basking in the sun.
Photo credit: mtsofan

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Two playful river otters basking in the sun.

Photo credit: mtsofan

- #Lontra canadensis
- #otter
- #North American river otter
- #river otter
- #mammal
- #otters
- #mammals
- #fur
- #warm
- #Ontario Nature
- #nature
- #wildlife
- #wild species
- #biodiversity
- #animal
- #animals
7 months ago
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Long-tailed weasels grow white coats in the winter to blend in with the snow.
Photo credit: Bryant Olsen

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Long-tailed weasels grow white coats in the winter to blend in with the snow.

Photo credit: Bryant Olsen

- #Mustela frenata
- #long-tailed weasel
- #weasel
- #winter coat
- #white
- #fur
- #coat
- #camouflage
- #crypsis
- #mammal
- #mammals
- #animal
- #animals
- #biodiversity
- #Ontario
- #nature
7 months ago
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