Wildlife of Canada

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wildlife-of-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the total number of classified species?Over 80,000
2. What is the percentage of global forested land?Approximately 8%
3. Why are insects so important in Canada?Insects make up about 70% of all animal species in Canada. They help pollinate plants, break down dead matter, and serve as food for many other animals.
4. How many species are found only in Canada?Canada has more than 300 species that live nowhere else in the world. These unique species are a special part of Canada’s natural heritage.

Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Ecoregions: Large areas characterized by distinct ecological conditions and biodiversity.
Endemic Species: Species native to and confined to a particular region.
Invasive Species: Non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.