- National Animals of Canada: Beaver and Canadian Horse
- Approximate Number of Animal Species in Canada (Excluding Insects, Bacteria, Viruses, Invertebrates)*: 1,950
- Most Dangerous Animal in Canada: Moose
By landmass, Canada is the world’s second-largest country and home to approximately 200 mammal species, between 462 and 467 native bird species, 43 amphibian species, 43 reptile species, and 1,200 fish species. Unlike the United States and Mexico — North America’s two other nations — Canada is not a megadiverse country. Nevertheless, it’s wide-open spaces and relatively low human population make it a wildlife wonderland.
*Species counts are constantly changing.
Below, you’ll find a complete list of Canadian animals — with fantastic pictures! We currently track 312 animals in Canada and add more daily!
Canadian Wildlife Geography
Canada is 9.9 square kilometers, containing 15 terrestrial eco-zones and five marine ones. Scientists believe 70,000 to 80,000 plant and animal species occupy the landmass, and an equal number have yet to be discovered.
Canada’s southwest region is a mix of rainforest, desert, and continental climate zones, which the Rockies separate from the middle plains and eastern temperate zones. Further north, tundra conditions persist, and parts of the country lie above the Arctic Circle.
Canadian Animals
Englishman Samuel Hearne, an 18th-century explorer, fur trader, and naturalist, was the first person to record Canadian animals during his 1795 expedition. John Richardson followed it up with the Fauna Boreali-Americana in 1829. Today, people interested in Canadian wildlife and animals typically subscribe to The Canadian Field-Naturalist, Canada Journal of Zoology. French speakers can pick up Le Naturaliste Canadien.
The most recent Canadian animal count stands at 200 mammals, about 692 birds, 43 reptiles, and 43 amphibians.
Animals in Canada: Mammals
Canada is known for its giant residents: moose, wood bison, polar bears, and grizzlies. But in terms of population, rodents are the most plentiful mammals in Canada. Scientists have currently recorded about 200 mammals in the country, and the list ranges from bats to blue whales to bobcats.
Common Mammals in Canada
- Cougar
- Caribou
- Moose
- Pronghorn
- Wood Bison
- Bighorn Sheep
- Beaver
- Fox
- Hare
- Mole
Animals in Canada: Avifauna
When you search “number of bird species in Canada,” you’ll get many different answers. Some counts only include types native to Canada, some are lists of birds that never leave Canadian airways, and still others are giant listings of every bird that’s ever crossed the border.
We think a good count for the number of birds in Canada is about 687 and 692. That includes between 462 and 467 birds endemic to the country, plus 225 accidental species that immigrated, either by choice or force, and stayed — or visit for half the year.
Common Birds in Canada
- Canada Goose
- Snowy Owl
- Common Ravens
- Common Loon
Animals in Canada: Fish
Over one thousand species of fish torpedo through Canada’s waters. Most famously, the country is a salmon haven, and anglers flock for the annual runs on both the east and west coasts.
Common Fresh-Water Fish in Canada
- Rainbow Trout
- Arctic Char
- Brook Trout
Common Salt-Water Fish in Canada
- Atlantic Cod
- Haddock
- Halibut
Animals in Canada: Reptiles
Surprisingly, the reptile world is widely represented in the Great White North. Crocodiles are the only reptile group not represented in Canada.
Common Reptiles in Canada
- Northwestern Alligator Lizard
- Common Sharp-tailed Snake
- Prairie Rattlesnake
National Animals of Canada: Beaver and Canadian Horse
What is Canada’s national animal? Many people assume it’s the moose or polar bear, but it’s actually the beaver and Canadian horse.
National Animal of Canada: North American Beaver
On March 24, 1975, the North American beaver became Canada’s National Animal when lawmakers passed the National Symbol of Canada Act, which recognized the animal as “a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada.”
When people first learn this fun fact, the reaction is typically a “say-whaaa?” side-eye. But any proud Canadian will set skeptics straight immediately. They’ll explain that beavers are hard-working, highly intelligent, and can build structures visible from space! “What better animal is there to celebrate and uplift!?” they may scoff. And we agree: beavers are incredible.
Four Fun Facts About Beavers
- Beaver lodges are sturdy, comfy, and safe. To evade predators, they build underwater entrances. Inside, there are two rooms: one is a “mudroom,” where beavers dry off and clean themselves. The other is a dry, warm, toasty den where they hang out and socialize.
- Built-in swimming goggles? Beavers have them. When swimming, their transparent eyelids “switch on.” They act like goggles and allow beavers to keep their eyes open underwater.
- Why are beavers always gnawing on things? It’s their teeth — which never stop growing! To keep their fangs under control, beavers continuously file them down by chewing on bark, buds, stems, and twigs.
- Occasionally, beavers will kindly open up their lodges to muskrat families in need.
- In 1621, Sir William Alexander was the first person to include a beaver in a recognized coat of arms.
National Animal of Canada: Canadian Horse
In 2002, after a years-long campaign, parliamentarians added a second national animal to its roster: the Canadian horse — aka cheval Canadien.
The species’ descendants track back to the stables of Louis XIV, France’s Sun King, and they’re graceful, muscled, powerful, and calm.
Calvary men who fought in the American Civil War rode Canadian horses almost exclusively, and it nearly extinguished the breed. Once the war ended, Canada passed a ban on exports to regrow the population.
Alongside the United States, Australia, and the Bahamas, Canada is one of four nations with two national animals.
Endangered Canadian Animals
At the time of this writing, according to the Canadian government, 890 of the country’s animals are endangered, vulnerable, or seriously threatened.
- Canada Lynx
- Polar Bear
- Sea Otter
- Wolverine
- Black-Footed Ferret
- Northern Fur Seal
- Steller Sea Lion
- Hooded Seal
- North Atlantic Right Whale
- North Pacific Right Whale
- Sei Whale
- Blue Whale
- Fin Whale
- Whooping Crane
The Most Dangerous Animals In Canada Today
The five most dangerous animals in Canada are the moose, black widow spider, prairie rattlesnake, cougar, and polar bear.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Moose
Moose aren’t meat-eaters, so they don’t attack people for food. But the 1,500-pound behemoths do cause catastrophic harm when they collide with cars and ram vehicles. Moose mainly stick to lake streams deep in the woodlands, but they occasionally collide with humans — so watch out!
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Black Widow Spider
Black widow spiders live along Canada’s southern border. They like to hang in dark, quiet places, like sheds, under rocks, and beneath woodpiles.
Despite their reputations, black widows do their best to avoid people, and they only bite after exhausting all other options. Thankfully, the black widow spiders found in Canada aren’t venomous enough to kill humans, but they can cause lots of pain — and are deadly to smaller animals.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Prairie Rattlesnake
Prairie rattlesnakes slither around southwestern Alberta, and if you come across one, be very careful! While it’s rare for people to die from their bites, it’s possible, and it’s happened. In 2018, a man lost his life after a prairie rattlesnake struck him during a golf outing. If you get hit, stay calm and call 911 immediately.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Cougar
Cougars, the second heaviest big cat after the jaguar, rarely attack humans, but they will in times of famine. In Canada, they live around the Rocky Mountain region.
Most Dangerous Canadian Animals: Polar Bear
Polar bears and beautiful and deadly! They won’t charge people unless provoked. But if that happens, watch out! Polar bears — which weigh between 330 and 1,200 pounds — have been known to decapitate humans with one swipe of their giant paws.
Canadian Animals FAQ
Canada’s endangered species list is constantly changing. To keep up with the latest counts and assessments, head over to Canada’s List of Wildlife Species at Risk (SARA), an ongoing project maintained by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada.
The Canadian Wildlife Act defines National Wildlife Areas (NWAs), National Parks, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries. It also outlines the country’s endangered species programs.
Canadian Animals

American Coonhound
Easygoing and people-friendly!

American Dog Tick
Main vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

American Robin
The color “Robin egg blue” is named after the hue of their eggs.

American Toad
They secrete a milky poisonous liquid that can make many animals sick.

Ant
First evolved 100 million years ago!

Archaeotherium
The family Entelodontidae is commonly referred to as "hell pigs."

Arctic Fox
Extremely thick winter fur!

Arctic Hare
Eats berries found in the snow!

Arctic Wolf
Incredibly versatile and adaptive!

Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food

Aurochs
Extinct ancestor of all domesticated cattle!

Barn Owl
Found everywhere around the world!

Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.

Barred Owl
Like other owls, the barred owl swallows its prey whole.

Bat
Detects prey using echolocation!

Bea-Tzu
The Bea-Tzu has a fast-growing coat

Beabull
An excellent companion for cats!

Bear
There are 8 different species!

Beaver
Builds a dam from sticks and leaves!

Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.

Bee
Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years

Beetle
There are more than 350,000 different species

Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn rams can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour when fighting for dominance.

Bird
Not all birds are able to fly!

Biscuit Beetle
The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast

Bison
Largest mammal in North America!

Black Widow Spider
They typically prey on insects!

Blackpoll Warbler
They migrate for the longest distance of any warbler.

Blue Jay
Blue jays rub ants on their feather to remove harmful acids

Blue Racer
Some blue racers have smooth scales that are solid electric blue while others are grayish or brownish.

Bluegill
The world record for longest bluegill is 15 inches.

Bobcat
About double the size of a domestic cat!

Bobolink
In spring, the male bobolink is the only North American bird who is dark below and light colored above. This makes identification easy.

Brown-banded Cockroach
Females glue egg cases to furniture

Brown Bear
A dominant predator in it's environment!

Brown Dog Tick
Can live its entire life indoors

Bull Trout
The bull trout is not actually a trout, but a member of the char family.

Bullfrog
Has loud cow-like calls!

Bullsnake
Considered “The farmer’s friend” because it eats mice and other vermin.

Bumblebee
The most common species of bee!

Butterfly
There are thought to be up 17,500 species!

Camel Cricket
The camel crickets that are found in the USA are light brown in color. They also have dark streaks all over their body.

Canada Lynx
They have natural snowshoes

Canada Warbler
These birds travel more than 3,000 miles during migration!

Canadian Horse
Canadian horses are believed to generate more power per pound of body weight than any other horse breed in the world.

Caribou
Males and females grow antlers

Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!

Cat
First domesticated by the Ancient Egyptians!

Caterpillar
The larvae of a moth or butterfly!

Catfish
There are nearly 3,000 different species!

Cave Lion
Unlike modern lions, cave lions didn't have a significant mane.

Cecropia Moth
Cecropia moths don’t have digestive tracts, so they can’t eat.

Centipede
There are about 3,000 documented species!

Chickadee
Chickadees are named for the sound they make: Chick-a-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee!

Chicken
First domesticated more than 10,000 years ago!

Chipmunk
There are 25 different species!

Cockroach
Dated to be around 300 million years old!

Codling Moth
Pupae are able to undergo diapause to survive poor fruit yield years and winter.

Common Furniture Beetle
The common furniture beetle feeds exclusively on wood

Common House Spider
House spiders have the ability to eat most insects in a home.

Common Loon
Also known as the Great Northern Diver

Common Raven
A group of ravens is called an unkindness or a conspiracy.

Cooper’s Hawk
Eyes change color as they age

Cougar
The Second Largest feline in North America

Cow
There are nearly 1.5 million worldwide!

Coyote
Also known as the Prairie Wolf!

Crab
There are 93 different crab groups

Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings

Crane
Many are critically endangered species!

Cricket
Male crickets can produce sounds by rubbing their wings together

Cross Fox
The cross fox’s tail is bushier than the tail of the average red fox

Crow
A group of these birds is called a Murder.

Deer
There are around 40 different species!

Deer Tick
Commonly found on white-tailed deer

Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!

Dog Tick
Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals

Doxle
Doxles have long floppy ears

Dragonfly
It's larvae are carnivorous!

Duck
Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!

Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight

Eagle
Has exceptional eyesight!

Earthworm
They are hermaphrodites, which means they have male and female organs

Earwig
There are nearly 2,000 different species!

Eastern Bluebird
Bluebirds drop straight down on their prey from their perch, much like leopards.

Eastern Chipmunk
The name chipmunk is derived from an Ojibwe word that means “one who descends the trees headfirst.”

Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern gray squirrels use both memory and scent to find their buried caches of food during the winter.

Eastern Phoebe
This passerine bird can sing its song without ever hearing another bird vocalize first.

Eastern Racer
Fast and Furious!

Eel
Eels can be a mere few inches long to 13 feet!

Elk
Adult males can jump eight feet vertically

Ermine
A very bold and ferocious predator!

Eskimo Dog
Takes pure delight in cold weather!

European Corn Borer
Female can lay up to 600 eggs in her 14-day lifespan

Falcon
The fastest creatures on the planet!

Fallow deer
The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer.

False Widow Spider
False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders

Ferruginous Hawk
The ferruginous hawk comes in both light and dark morphs

Firefly
The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world

Fisher Cat
The fisher is an agile climber and makes its home in tree hollows

Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air

Fly
There are more than 240,000 different species!

Fox
There are 12 different species in the world!

Fox Snakes
In some areas, fox snakes and gopher snakes have crossbred in the wild.

Fox Squirrel
Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.

Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!

Fruit Fly
Fruit flies are among the most common research animals in the world

Garter Snake
Female garter snakes give birth to live young rather than laying eggs!

German Cockroach
The most common type of urban roach

Giant Leopard Moth
When giant leopard moths mate, their mating sessions last over 24 hours.

Giant Salamander
Cryptobranchus giant salamanders breathe mostly through their skin.

Glass Lizard
Can grow up to 4ft long!

Glow Worm
Found inhabiting dense woodland and caves!

Gnat
Males form large mating swarms at dusk

Goose
There are 29 different species!

Gopher
They dig large networks of tunnels!

Grass Snake
Use acute hearing to hunt

Grasshopper
There are 11,000 known species!

Grasshopper Mouse
The grasshopper mice attack predators using the poison of their venom.

Gray Fox
The gray fox has retractable claws and a rotating wrist that allow it to climb trees with some proficiency

Gray Tree Frog
Survives freezing temperatures by producing glycerol and maintaining slower metabolic processes

Great Crested Flycatcher
This species makes use of some truly unusual nesting material, including snakeskin and garbage

Green Frog
Green frogs will eat any animal that they can fit in their mouth.

Green Snake
There are two types of green snakes: smooth green snakes and rough green snakes

Grizzly Bear
Less than 10% make it into adulthood

Groundhog (Woodchuck)
They whistle to each other to warn of approaching danger!

Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!

Hare
Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!

Hawk Moth Caterpillar
Many hawk moth caterpillars eat toxins from plants, but don’t sequester them the way milkweed butterflies do. Most toxins are excreted.

Heron
Inhabits wetlands around the world!

Highland Cattle
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!

Hognose snake
Prima Donnas of the Snake World

Honey Bee
There are only 8 recognized species!

Hooded Seal
Hooded seal pups are called bluebacks because the color of the fur on their back is blue-gray. This pretty color made people want to make fur coats out of them and made them a target for hunters.

Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!

Horsefly
Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.

Horseshoe Crab
Changed little in over 500 million years!

House wren
The wren’s epithet, aedon, comes from a Greek queen who accidentally killed her only son. She was actually aiming for her nephew, and Zeus took pity on her and turned her into a nightingale.

Housefly
The fly has no teeth

Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!

Ibex
Can jump over 6 feet straight up from a standstill

Imperial Moth
Since the imperial moth doesn’t eat, it does die shortly after it lays its eggs. Its lifespan is only about one week.

Insects
There are an estimated 30 million species!

Japanese Beetle
Can clear an entire fruit tree in 15 minutes in a swarm
Jonah Crab
It has delicious meat with an affordable price

Kangaroo Rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water

Killdeer
The killdeer feigns injury to draw a predator away from its nest.

Kinder Goat
Best jumper of all goats

Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!

Labraheeler
These dogs have medium-sized pendant ears.

Ladybug
There are more than 5,000 species worldwide!

Leech
Has 10 pairs of eyes!

Lemming
Does not hibernate during the bitter Arctic winter!

Leopard Frog
They can jump up to three feet

Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat uses echolocation to quickly navigate around its environment

Lizard
There are around 5,000 different species!

Lone Star Tick
Only females have the ‘lone star’ marking

Long-Eared Owl
Ear tufts make it look bigger!

Lynx
Live in dens in rocks and under ledges!

Mackenzie Wolf
Will travel up to 70 miles in a single day.

Maggot
Will only live in wet areas

Maiasaura
Maiasaura dinosaurs can grow to 31 feet long.

Mallard
With an appropriate tail wind, the mallard can travel hundreds of miles a day

Marble Fox
The marble fox is not a naturally occurring variant; it was created through artificial selection.

Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground

Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.

Millipede
Some species have a poisonous bite!

Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!

Mole Cricket
Adult Mole crickets may fly as far as 5 miles during mating season and are active most of the year.

Monarch Butterfly
During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.

Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!

Moose
Renews it's enormous antlers every year!

Mosquito
Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood

Moth
There are 250,000 different species!

Mountain Bluebird
Depending on the time of the year, the mountain bird can live as far north as Alaska.

Mountain Lion
Has no real natural predators!

Mourning Dove
It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call

Mouse
Found on every continent on Earth!

Mudpuppy
Mudpuppies never leave their larval stage. This is called neoteny.

Mule
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!

Muskox
Muskox have several physical characteristics that allow them to survive in the Arctic climate.

Muskrat
The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time

Newfoundland
Introduced by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago!

Night Heron
When they feel threatened juvenile night herons vomit their stomach contents.

No See Ums
There are more than 5,000 species.

North American Black Bear
Short claws make them good tree climbers!

Northern Alligator Lizard
Unlike other lizards, these give livebirth to their young

Northern Cardinal
Males are a bright red color, also called "cardinal red"

Opossum
Thought to be immune to certain snake venom!

Orange-Crowned Warbler
Often mistaken for the Tennessee Warblers, which are equally dull.

Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males

Ornithomimus
Ornithomimus translates from Greek to mean “bird mimic.”

Otter
There are 13 different species worldwide

Owl
The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees

Painted Turtle
Male painted turtles have longer nails.

Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

Parasaurolophus
The Parasaurolophus ran on its hindlegs at speeds of up to 30mph!

Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Seeks out sources of light

Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth

Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!

Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.

Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas

Pike Fish
Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!

Pileated Woodpecker
Pairs establish territories and remain all year

Pine Marten
A pine marten can jump from tree to tree similar to a squirrel.

Plains Hognose Snake
The plains hognose snake gets its name from the upturned end of its snout.

Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!

Polyphemus moth
The Polyphemus moth doesn’t eat.

Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!

Porpoise
Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

Prairie Rattlesnake
The striking distance of a prairie rattlesnake is 2/3rds the length of its body.

Pterodactyl
Pterodactyl is not technically a dinosaur. Although they lived during the same time as dinosaurs, they are classified as winged reptiles.

Puffin
Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!

Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!

Purple Finch
The intensity of the plumage can change based on what the bird eats

Quail
Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!

Queen snake
Queen snakes have armor-like scales on the top of their head

Raccoon
Known to wash their food before eating it!

Racer Snake
The racer snake can speed away at up to 3.5 miles per hour

Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!

Rat Snakes
Rat snakes are constrictors from the Colubridae family of snakes.

Rattlesnake
It's venom digests it's prey before it even swallows it!

Red-Eared Slider
Sliders spend lots of time basking in the sun. As cold-blooded animals, they need the sun to heat up.

Red Finch
Red finches can form flocks of over 100 birds.

Red Squirrel
The red squirrel has one of the most impressive memories in the entire animal kingdom

Red-winged blackbird
The male red-winged blackbird can sing to attract mates

Reindeer
Also known as the Caribou

Ring-billed Gull
The ring-billed gull feeds on vast quantities of human waste and garbage.

River Otter
The river otter can hold its breath for up to 8 minutes

River Turtle
Inhabits freshwater habitats around the world!

Robin
There are more than 45 species in Australia alone!

Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!

Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted grosbeaks are closely related to cardinals

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated hummingbirds can beat their wings more than 50 times per second.

Saber-Toothed Tiger
Canines up to 7 inches long!

Sable Ferret
Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.

Salamander
There are more than 700 different species!

Salmon
Returns upstream every year to spawn

Sand Crab
The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail

Savannah Sparrow
The Savannah sparrow gets its name because one of the first of this type of bird was found in the city of Savannah, Georgia.

Scorpion
There are around 2,000 known species!

Sculpin
Its skull bones can compress so the fish can fit in narrow spaces

Sea Eagle
The sea eagle tends to mate for life with a single partner

Seagull
Some gulls are capable of using tools

Sharp-Tailed Snake
This snake uses its sharp tail to steady itself when capturing prey.

Sheep
Around 35 million in the English countryside!

Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.

Shrimp
There are 2,000 different species worldwide!

Siberian Retriever
Many husky Labs have one blue eye and one brown eye.

Skink Lizard
Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

Skunk
Also known as the Polecat!

Slug
They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce

Smokybrown Cockroach
Has up to 45 eggs per egg case

Snail
There are nearly 1,000 different species!

Snake
There are around 3,000 known species worldwide

Snorkie
Snorkies are known for their funny, attention-getting antics.

Snowy Owl
One of the largest owl species in the world!

Sockeye Salmon
Called "red salmon" because their skin turns bright red to dirty red during spawning season

Song Sparrow
Pumps its tail when it flies!

Spadefoot Toad
They spend most of their time underground!

Sparrow
There are 140 different species!

Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.

Squirrel
Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!

Stag Beetle
The stag beetle consumes rotting and decaying wood when it is in the larva stage.

Star-nosed mole
The star-nosed mole has the ability to sense both electrical fields and ground vibrations

Steelhead Salmon
Steelhead live in freshwater rivers and streams for 1 to 2 years before migrating into the ocean

Stick Insect
There are more than 3,000 different species!

Stoat
Average adults weigh about 200 grams!

Swan
Populations have been affected by pollution!

Tarantula Hawk
Tarantula hawks are excellent pollinators, especially for milkweed.

Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.

Tick
They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite

Tiger Beetle
The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world

Tiger Moth
The bright colors of this moth are a signal to predators that it has a terrible taste.

Torkie
The Torkie has a soft silky coat

Tortoise
Can live until they are more than 150 years old!

Tree Frog
Found in warmer jungles and forests!

Tree swallow
The tree swallow can make more than a dozen distinct vocalizations

Troodon
Troodon formosus means "wounding tooth" in Greek, a name that describes its serrated teeth.

Turtles
Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.

Vinegaroon
Vinegaroons can spray 19 times before the glands are depleted

Vulture
There are 30 different species worldwide!

Walleye Fish
Has great night vision

Wasp
There are around 75,000 recognised species!

Weasel
The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!

Western Hognose Snake
Primarily solitary, these snakes only communicate with one another during breeding season.

White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
There are two different types of white ferrets!

White-tail deer
White-tail deer are good swimmers

Whooping Crane
This species is named after the loud whooping sound it makes

Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!

Wolf Spider
Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.

Wolverine
Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!

Wood Bison
The reintroduction of wood bison into Alaska is considered one of the world’s best conservation success stories.

Wood Frog
The wood frog lives the furthest north of any other North American amphibian including in the Arctic Circle.

Wood Tick
Almost always found above 4,000 feet in elevation

Wood Turtle
Temperature determines the sex of turtle eggs

Woodlouse
This animal can roll up into a ball

Woodlouse Spider
Unlike most spiders, woodlouse spiders don’t build a web.

Woodpecker
There are 200 different species!

Woodrat
Pack rats love shiny objects and will steal your jewelry.

Worm
Doesn’t have eyes.

Writing Spider
males pluck webs like strings on a guitar

Yoranian
These dogs are very intelligent and are great with children.

Zebra Mussels
A female zebra mussel can deposit 30,000 to 1,000,000 eggs each year!
Canadian Animals List
- American Coonhound
- American Dog Tick
- American Robin
- American Toad
- Ant
- Archaeotherium
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Arctic Wolf
- Armyworm
- Aurochs
- Barn Owl
- Barn Swallow
- Barred Owl
- Bat
- Bea-Tzu
- Beabull
- Bear
- Beaver
- Bed Bugs
- Bee
- Beetle
- Bighorn Sheep
- Bird
- Biscuit Beetle
- Bison
- Black Widow Spider
- Blackpoll Warbler
- Blue Jay
- Blue Racer
- Bluegill
- Bobcat
- Bobolink
- Box Tree Moth
- Brown-banded Cockroach
- Brown Bear
- Brown Dog Tick
- Bull Trout
- Bullfrog
- Bullsnake
- Bumblebee
- Butterfly
- Camel Cricket
- Canada Lynx
- Canada Warbler
- Canadian Eskimo Dog
- Canadian Horse
- Caribou
- Carpenter Ant
- Cat
- Caterpillar
- Catfish
- Cave Lion
- Cecropia Moth
- Centipede
- Chickadee
- Chicken
- Chipmunk
- Cockroach
- Codling Moth
- Common Furniture Beetle
- Common House Spider
- Common Loon
- Common Raven
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Cougar
- Cow
- Coyote
- Crab
- Crab Spider
- Crane
- Cricket
- Cross Fox
- Crow
- Cuckoo
- Deer
- Deer Tick
- Dog
- Dog Tick
- Doxle
- Dragonfly
- Duck
- Dung Beetle
- Eagle
- Earthworm
- Earwig
- Eastern Bluebird
- Eastern Chipmunk
- Eastern Gray Squirrel
- Eastern Phoebe
- Eastern Racer
- Eel
- Elk
- Ermine
- Eskimo Dog
- European Corn Borer
- Falcon
- Fallow deer
- False Widow Spider
- Ferruginous Hawk
- Firefly
- Fisher Cat
- Flea
- Fly
- Fox
- Fox Snakes
- Fox Squirrel
- Frog
- Fruit Fly
- Garter Snake
- German Cockroach
- Giant Leopard Moth
- Giant Salamander
- Glass Lizard
- Glow Worm
- Gnat
- Goose
- Gopher
- Grass Snake
- Grasshopper
- Grasshopper Mouse
- Gray Fox
- Gray Tree Frog
- Great Crested Flycatcher
- Green Frog
- Green Snake
- Grizzly Bear
- Groundhog (Woodchuck)
- Hamster
- Hare
- Hawk Moth Caterpillar
- Heron
- Highland Cattle
- Hognose snake
- Honey Bee
- Hooded Seal
- Horse
- Horsefly
- Horseshoe Crab
- House wren
- Housefly
- Human
- Ibex
- Imperial Moth
- Insects
- Japanese Beetle
- Jonah Crab
- Kangaroo Rat
- Killdeer
- Kinder Goat
- Kingfisher
- Labraheeler
- Ladybug
- Leech
- Lemming
- Leopard Frog
- Little Brown Bat
- Lizard
- Lone Star Tick
- Long-Eared Owl
- Lynx
- Mackenzie Wolf
- Maggot
- Maiasaura
- Mallard
- Marble Fox
- Marmot
- Mealybug
- Milk Snake
- Millipede
- Mole
- Mole Cricket
- Monarch Butterfly
- Mongrel
- Moose
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mountain Bluebird
- Mountain Lion
- Mourning Dove
- Mouse
- Mudpuppy
- Mule
- Muskox
- Muskrat
- Newfoundland
- Night Heron
- Night Snake
- No See Ums
- North American Black Bear
- Northern Alligator Lizard
- Northern Cardinal
- Northern Water Snake
- Opossum
- Orange-Crowned Warbler
- Orb Weaver
- Ornithomimus
- Otter
- Owl
- Painted Turtle
- Panther
- Parasaurolophus
- Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
- Peregrine Falcon
- Pheasant
- Pigeon
- Pika
- Pike Fish
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Pine Marten
- Plains Hognose Snake
- Polar Bear
- Polyphemus moth
- Porcupine
- Porpoise
- Prairie Rattlesnake
- Pterodactyl
- Puffin
- Puma
- Purple Finch
- Quail
- Queen snake
- Raccoon
- Racer Snake
- Rat
- Rat Snakes
- Rattlesnake
- Red-Eared Slider
- Red Finch
- Red Squirrel
- Red-winged blackbird
- Reindeer
- Ribbon Snake
- Ring-billed Gull
- River Otter
- River Turtle
- Robin
- Rodents
- Rooster
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
- Saber-Toothed Tiger
- Sable Ferret
- Salamander
- Salmon
- Sand Crab
- Savannah Sparrow
- Scorpion
- Sculpin
- Sea Eagle
- Seagull
- Sharp-Tailed Snake
- Sheep
- Shrew
- Shrimp
- Siberian Retriever
- Skink Lizard
- Skunk
- Slug
- Smokybrown Cockroach
- Smooth Green Snake
- Snail
- Snake
- Snorkie
- Snowy Owl
- Sockeye Salmon
- Song Sparrow
- Spadefoot Toad
- Sparrow
- Spider Wasp
- Squirrel
- Stag Beetle
- Star-nosed mole
- Steelhead Salmon
- Stick Insect
- Stoat
- Swan
- Tarantula Hawk
- Thrush
- Tick
- Tiger Beetle
- Tiger Moth
- Torkie
- Tortoise
- Tree Frog
- Tree swallow
- Troodon
- Turtles
- Vinegaroon
- Vulture
- Walleye Fish
- Wasp
- Weasel
- Western Hognose Snake
- White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
- White-tail deer
- Whooping Crane
- Wolf
- Wolf Spider
- Wolverine
- Wood Bison
- Wood Frog
- Wood Tick
- Wood Turtle
- Woodlouse
- Woodlouse Spider
- Woodpecker
- Woodrat
- Worm
- Writing Spider
- Yoranian
- Zebra Mussels