- The 5 most representative plants in Canada
- 1- Red maple
- 2- Yellow birch
- 3- Dwarf willow
- 4- Banks pine
- 5- Firs
- The 5 most representative animals of Canada
- 1- North American beaver
- 2- Canadian lynx
- 3- Reno
- 4- Polar bear
- 5- Canadian goose
- References
The flora and fauna of Canada is very diverse as a result of the vast expanse of territory that comprises it: it is the second largest country in the world. It has a varied topography and important climatic differences.
Much of the territory is covered by forests in which pine, cedar and maple stand out. There are also large mountains, vast grasslands and plains, glaciers, rivers, and very large lakes.
Polar Bear
The 5 most representative plants in Canada
1- Red maple
The maple is the national tree of Canada. It is found mainly in the province of Québec.
It is a tree that reaches heights of between 20 and 30 meters, and a diameter of 0.5 to 2 meters. Its sap is used to produce maple syrup or sugar.
2- Yellow birch
It is a native tree of Canada and was adopted as the symbol of the province of Québec. The bark of this birch is yellow-bronze in color and that is why it receives its name.
The wood from the log is used for commercial uses, such as making flooring. It reaches 20 meters in height and its trunks can reach 80 cm in diameter.
3- Dwarf willow
It grows mainly in eastern Canada. It is known as the lowest tree in the world.
It generally reaches only 1 to 6 cm in height. Its leaves are rounded, shiny and wide.
4- Banks pine
It is a pine native to Canada. It is primarily found east of the Rocky Mountains, from Northwest Territories to Nova Scotia.
It is a large tree that reaches 9 to 22 meters in height.
5- Firs
They grow mainly in coniferous forests. Its height varies from 10 to 80 meters. There are several species of fir trees in the country.
Black and white fir, Douglas fir, Sitka fir, and western Canadian fir can be found.
The 5 most representative animals of Canada
1- North American beaver
The North American beaver is the emblem animal of the nation. It is a kind of rodent.
It is widely distributed throughout the territory. It is found in areas near lakes, ponds, and streams.
2- Canadian lynx
It is a species of carnivorous mammal. It lives in the forests. It feeds on small animals such as hares, rodents and birds.
Currently, the population of this animal has been reduced due to hunting for its fur and the destruction of its natural habitat. However, at the moment it is not considered in danger of extinction.
3- Reno
The natural habitat of the reindeer is the forests closest to the arctic areas and the polar region. There are about 1 million reindeer in the wild in Canada.
4- Polar bear
The polar bear is one of the largest carnivorous mammals on Earth. They generally weigh between 350 and 680 kilos, but adult males can be found close to 1 ton in weight.
Live in frozen areas. At the end of October each year, in the city of Churchill in the province of Manitoba, tourist interest increases and trips are organized to see the almost 300 polar bears that settle in the Hudson Bay.
From there they will go hunting in the Arctic, once the sea ice forms through which they can move.
5- Canadian goose
The habitat of the Canadian goose varies according to the season: in summer it is the tundra, and in winter it is the lakes, swamps and fields.
This species almost disappeared due to the introduction of foxes for the fur trade.
After the regulation of the presence of foxes, the geese population managed to recover.
References
- Canada - Flora and fauna. (sf). Obtained from Nations Encyclopedia: nationsencyclopedia.com
- Canada Fauna. (sf). Obtained from International Education: lae-edu.com
- Lesser Canadian Goose. (sf). Obtained from Audubon - Guide to Birds of North America: audubon.org
- The polar bear capital of the world is in Canada. (sf). Obtained from Canada eTA: etacanada.com.mx
- Nature Canada - The flora and fauna of Canada. (sf). Obtained from South Coast: canada.costasur.com