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Northern Ontario
Flora and fauna
Northern
Ontario is mainly made up of boreal forest. Despite the thin and acidic
soil of the Canadian Shield, mainly coniferous and some deciduous tree
species dominate the landscape. Black and white spruce, jack pine, tamarack,
poplar, white birch and balsam are all abundant. Within the boreal forests
and lakes of Northern Ontario, 54 mammal species, 200 bird species and
about 60 fish species can be found. Moose, white-tailed deer, and black
bear are commonly sighted along the Trans Canada Highway. Beavers abound
in the region, building their homes and damming waterways in the forests.
Slapping of their tails has been known to startle unsuspecting canoeists.
Timber wolves are also found in the forests of Northern Ontario. During
August's nights, visitors can join Algonquin Provincial Park staff
for "The Howling" — a haunting chorus of wolf calls
that echo through the darkened forest and prompt visitors to join their
a
cappella song.
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