Slate Islands
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The Slate Islands are a small archipelago in Lake Superior, Ontario, Canada, about 12 kilometres south of the town of Terrace Bay. The island group, consisting of 15 islands in total, was created by a meteorite impact which formed a crater about 32 km wide. In 1985, the Ontario government established the Slate Islands as a natural environment provincial park. The islands are notable for having Ontario's largest herd of boreal woodland caribou. ()
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Boreal woodland caribou
The boreal woodland caribou, a North American subspecies of reindeer, is predominantly found in Canada and is distinguished as the largest among caribou subspecies. Unlike other caribou, these animals prefer lichen-rich mature forests and tend to remain sedentary...
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Red fox
The red fox, the largest member of the true fox family, inhabits the Northern Hemisphere, including regions in North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. This versatile animal thrives in a variety of environments and maintains a diverse diet.
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North American beaver
The North American beaver, scientifically known as Castor canadensis, is one of the world's two extant beaver species. Native to North America, this beaver has also been introduced to regions in South America and Europe.
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Caribou
Reindeer, also known as caribou in North America, are captivating creatures that inhabit a broad array of environments. They flourish in Arctic, sub-Arctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions across northern Europe, Siberia, and North America.
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Muskrat
The muskrat is a medium-sized, semiaquatic rodent native to North America, and it has been introduced to parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. It is the sole species in the genus Ondatra and the tribe Ondatrini. Muskrats play a crucial role in wetland ecosystems...
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