Feathers, Fur, and Horns: Discover Wild Canada
Mountain Masters
The Bighorn Sheep and Rocky Mountain Goat are two of the most impressive climbers in Wild Canada, perfectly adapted to life in the alpine heights. Bighorn Sheep display their dominance with thunderous headbutts, while Rocky Mountain Goats navigate steep, icy cliffs with ease thanks to their specialized hooves and thick, insulating coats.
Wings Over Wild Canada
In the skies and wetlands, the Canada Goose and Snowy Owl are standout avian residents. Canada Geese are familiar sights in urban parks and migratory flyways, known for their V-formation flights and vocal calls. Meanwhile, the Snowy Owl, with its striking white feathers and piercing yellow eyes, is a powerful symbol of Canada’s Arctic wilderness.
Clever and Curious Creatures
On the ground and in the water, the Black-billed Magpie and North American River Otter bring personality to Canada’s wild places. Magpies are highly intelligent and social birds, often seen scavenging or decorating their nests. River Otters, sleek and playful, thrive in lakes and rivers, often seen sliding through snow or splashing in freshwater streams.
Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)
Bighorn Sheep are known for their massive, spiraling horns and incredible agility on steep mountain terrain, making them iconic figures of Canada’s rugged landscapes. Males often engage in dramatic head-butting battles to establish dominance during the mating season.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Recognizable by their black necks and loud honking calls, Canada Geese are highly adaptable birds that migrate in striking V-shaped formations. They are common in wetlands, parks, and lakes across the country and fiercely protective of their nests.
Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)
The Black-billed Magpie is a bold and intelligent bird, sporting a long tail and striking black-and-white plumage with iridescent blue-green highlights. They’re known for scavenging, mimicking sounds, and even decorating their nests with shiny objects.
North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
Playful and sleek, North American River Otters are excellent swimmers that slide across snow or mud and chase fish through cold Canadian waters. They are social mammals often seen wrestling or chasing each other in riverbanks and wetlands.
Rocky Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Despite their name, Rocky Mountain Goats are not true goats but relatives of antelopes, built for scaling sheer cliffs and snowy peaks with ease. Their thick, white coats and sharp black horns help them survive harsh alpine environments.
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Snowy Owls are majestic arctic birds with brilliant white feathers that help them blend into snowy tundra landscapes. They migrate into southern parts of Canada in winter and are known for their piercing yellow eyes and silent flight.