Tag: Wildlife
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Why is that a rule?
Excessive noise. Transporting firewood. Have you ever wondered why certain rules exist? Thought, research, and science go into the laws and policies that cover provincial parks and conservation reserves. And it helps to understand the rationale. Today, we’re sharing the logic behind a few of the rules our visitors ask us about most frequently:
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Hands off park wildlife!
Protected areas are fascinating places. If you’re lucky, during your visit you may spot a wide variety of wildlife who call these parks home. However, you may not always see healthy animals. In these natural spaces, you could see animals that look sick, injured, or orphaned. We know you want to help wildlife, but helping…
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Wildlife parenting strategies
This blog comes from Laura Penner, a Discovery Program Group Leader at Rondeau Provincial Park. As a naturalist and a mother of three, I find great joy in catching rare glimpses of wildlife taking care of their young. This looks so different from species to species. It could be a female oriole meticulously weaving grasses into an…
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Winter royalty: the Canadian Lynx
Today’s post comes from Christine Terwissen, a biologist intern from our southeast zone. Lynx can be thought of as the “king” of winter animals. Their thick fur allows them to remain active all winter.
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The scavenger hunt for survival
Today’s post comes from Anna Scuhr, a naturalist with Lake Superior Provincial Park. The arrival of snow and ice transforms the rugged landscape of Lake Superior Provincial Park into a stunningly beautiful, albeit unforgiving place to live. As temperatures drop, the park can accumulate up to six feet of snow in the interior. The snow…
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Winter adventures at Rushing River Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Isabella Schives, senior park clerk at Rushing River Provincial Park. Now that the seasons have changed and snow blankets the ground, the natural beauty of this vibrant and popular summertime park takes on an incredible transformation. Icicles begin hanging from trees and buildings, fresh snow crunches underneath your feet, and the brisk,…
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5 reasons to visit Killbear Provincial Park in winter
Located three hours from Toronto, Killbear Provincial Park is an iconic summer vacation destination for many Ontarians. Now those who love Killbear can visit the park when it’s cloaked in white! Here are 5 reasons you need to make a winter trip:
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How 6 species at Ontario Parks survive the winter
Today’s post was written by Connor Oke, past marketing intern at Ontario Parks, using information provided by Assistant Superintendent Mark Read at Murphys Point Provincial Park. If Canada is known for one thing, it’s for our long, cold winters. Wild animals rely on evolution and natural adaptations to survive until spring. The strategies they’ve developed are varied…
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Hands off park wildlife!
Protected areas are fascinating places. If you’re lucky, during your visit you may spot a wide variety of wildlife who call these parks home. However, you may not always see healthy animals. In these natural spaces, you could see animals that look sick, injured, or orphaned. We know you want to help wildlife, but helping…