Mar 11, 2025 · Ontario’s forest and wilderness tracks, endless lakes, rivers and shorelines are home to magnificent wildlife species. Large mammals like moose and black bear, predators such as wolf and fox, otters, mink, weasels and beaver, and waterfowl, birds of prey and songbirds abound across the province.

May 18, 2023 · From large, charismatic moose grazing in wetlands to tiny lizards under rocks, our province is full of wildlife—if you know where to look. This article provides an introduction to a few of our four-legged and feather-covered neighbours, some of …

Sep 11, 2015 · How we manage and protect plants, animals, land, water, forests and other ecosystems. What to do if you find a sick or injured wild animal. The plants and animals at risk of disappearing from Ontario, and how we protect and recover them.

Learn 39 common ANIMALS found in Ontario, and how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen?

Sustainably manage Ontario’s fish and wildlife resources. Lead the management of Ontario’s Crown lands, water, oil, gas, salt and aggregates resources, including making Crown land available for renewable energy projects. Ensure the sustainable management of …

Jan 18, 2025 · Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, is a treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts. With its diverse ecosystems ranging from dense forests and expansive wetlands to majestic lakes and rugged cliffs, Ontario is a haven for a variety of animal species.

Nov 27, 2023 · From delicate songbirds to lumbering moose, playful otters to wary Canada lynx, Ontario is rich with incredible wildlife viewing. We’ve assembled this list of parks, wildlife preserves, bird centres, and animal attractions so you can experience the province’s finest fauna-watching for yourself.

The ministry manages Ontario’s natural resources and wildlife on behalf of all Ontarians. We manage wildlife species to sustain their populations and habitat while considering the needs of the human population over time.

Ontario ensures that wildlife can thrive in our forests by maintaining a diversity of habitats, protecting critical and sensitive areas, and keeping special features like old trees or nests. Scattered tall trees act as lookout towers for birds looking for their next meal.

Located in Central Canada, it is Canada's most populous province, with 38.3 percent of the country's population, and is the second-largest province by total area. The Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a hypercarnivorous bear found within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses.