CPAWSWhat iconic Canadian animal are you? <section> <h2> <p>What iconic Canadian animal are you?</p> </h2> <p> </p><p><span style="color: #000000;">Answer these five questions and we’ll tell you what iconic Canadian creature you would be.</span></p> </section> <section> <h2> <h2 class="ql-align-center"><strong>Gray Fox</strong></h2> </h2> <p> </p><p>Secretive in nature, the gray fox was once a common animal in southern Ontario but now the estimate is that as few as 110 exist. They belong to the dog family and have soft, fuzzy fur and a black stripe running down it’s back. But unlike most dogs, these animals can climb trees using their hooked claws (crafty!)</p> <p> </p> <p>They live in small families consisting of an adult female, male, and their kits, which females will begin having in their first year. They forage for plants like corn and apples in the summer and fall and will eat small rodents (yuck) in the winter months. This varied diet is hunted for in the evenings and before dawn, of course, as they’re nocturnal animals.</p> <p> </p> <p>These creatures are rare, snuggly, and family-oriented. They’re also an endangered species.</p> <p> </p> <p>No matter what iconic animal best describes you, Canada’s biodiversity and wildlife are in decline.<span style="color: #212529;"> </span>With efforts in recent years, Canada has managed to protect 10% of marine areas and 12% of terrestrial. It’s a good start, but even more can be done—and you can help.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our mailing list to find out how you can help #MakeRoomForNature in Canada.</p> </section> <section> <h3> <h2 class="ql-align-center"><strong>Grizzly Bear</strong></h2> </h3> <p> </p><p><span style="color: #000000;">Bold. Intimidating. But also pretty darn adorable. Grizzlies are adaptable creatures who can make their home as easily in a temperate rain forest as they can an alpine tundra or prairie grassland. But wherever they live, they spend a lot of time sleeping – up to seven months a year!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Human activity has greatly impacted these bears – from early European settlement to present day legal hunting. </span><span style="color: #212529;">In addition to causing higher mortality rates near roads and residential areas, human settlement has been believed to fragment and isolate existing Grizzly Bear populations. </span></p> <p> </p> <p>If your personality type is a Grizzly you can be proud as they’re strong and majestic animals. They’re also an endangered species.</p> <p> </p> <p>No matter what iconic animal best describes you, Canada’s biodiversity and wildlife are in decline.<span style="color: #212529;"> </span>With efforts in recent years, Canada has managed to protect 10% of marine areas and 12% of terrestrial. It’s a good start, but even more can be done—and you can help.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our mailing list to find out how you can help #MakeRoomForNature in Canada.</p> </section> <section> <h3> <h2 class="ql-align-center"><strong>Narwhal</strong></h2> </h3> <p> </p><p><span style="color: #000000;">The unicorn of the sea, Narwhals are medium-sized toothed whales without a dorsal fin. </span><span style="color: #212529;">Narwhals can make diverse sounds and are sensitive to underwater noise. They are thought to use click-sounds for orientation and for echolocation. They also squeal, growl, and whistle to communicate. Narwhals can detect ships as far as 80 km away and they show behavioural responses to them at distances of 55-40 km.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #212529;">Historically, Narwhals were important to the culture and traditional economy of the eastern Canadian Arctic. The Narwhal is also important from an ecological perspective. It is the only member of its genus and is high up on the food chain. It is also an animal shielded in mystery as its habitat is remote and, to date, there has been no successful study of Narwhals in captivity.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>Narwhals are valued, rare creatures of mythical proportion. They’re also an endangered species.</p> <p> </p> <p>No matter what iconic animal best describes you, Canada’s biodiversity and wildlife are in decline.<span style="color: #212529;"> </span>With efforts in recent years, Canada has managed to protect 10% of marine areas and 12% of terrestrial. It’s a good start, but even more can be done—and you can help.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our mailing list to find out how you can help #MakeRoomForNature in Canada.</p> </section> <section> <h3> <h2 class="ql-align-center"><strong>Peary Caribou</strong></h2> </h3> <p> </p><p><span style="color: #000000;">Don’t let their cute exterior fool you – these cuddly guys are pretty tough. </span>These majestic creatures call the arctic their home, and what sets them apart from other similar species is the fact that both males and females grow antlers. Their hooves are wide, making a sort of snowshoe affect that helps them get around during winter months.</p> <p> </p> <p>While in Eurasia similar species would be called Reindeer, in Canada we refer to them as Caribou, and this particular type is quite special. <span style="color: #000000;">These furry friends are only found in Canada – making them extra patriotic, and our responsibility to protect. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The Peary Caribou is small but mighty, and equal parts resilient and soft. They’re also an endangered species.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>No matter what iconic animal best describes you, Canada’s biodiversity and wildlife are in decline.<span style="color: #212529;"> </span>With efforts in recent years, Canada has managed to protect 10% of marine areas and 12% of terrestrial. It’s a good start, but even more can be done—and you can help.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our mailing list to find out how you can help #MakeRoomForNature in Canada.</p> </section> <section> <h2> <p>What are your eating habits like?</p> </h2> </section> <section> <h3> <p>How would you describe your social life?</p> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <p>What are your ideal living conditions?</p> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <p>Night life or morning person?</p> </h3> </section> <section> <h3> <p>How would people describe your personality?</p> </h3> </section> <p> </p>
