Where In Ontario Is The Best Place To Conduct Endangered Species Research?

            I can see how most would make the argument that this question is entirely subjective. However for the purpose of fulfilling a blog with a subtopic “what area has the most at risk mammals?” I feel it is my duty to provide readers with that specific information. It has been fulfilled throughout though I myself was very curious as to which region populated the highest number of Ontario species at risk.

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In the future, I plan on touring the country of Canada and if the time comes when more and more animals are becoming endangered I will have this very research to look back on and determine where I plan on travelling no matter what circumstance. Already having my sights set on beautiful Manitoba in the winter due to my ability to snowmobile custom terrain with my toque gloves and boots on, I’d love to see the gorgeous animals that make their home in the cold winter climate. With this, I would have to say the best place to see and experience the lives of endangered wildlife would be northwestern Ontario in the Boreal region. Not only do many at risk species populate the area but also there is a far better chance to see any type of animal due to the amount of land for them to roam free.

With mine and your own endangered species research where will you travel in Ontario to experience the habitats of our species at risk?

How Many Endangered Species Are There?

As of January 23rd, 2015 there were 100 endangered species in Ontario (Mauro, B. 2014). That number however includes plant and lichen species as well as fish and insect species. That is a large number strictly for Ontario and to be endangered when you think of how small Ontario is compared to the rest of Canada. Also what could startle some people before doing endangered species research is the wide variety of endangered species. If a simple plant species is endangered and is relied on heavily by a certain animal it affects the entire food chain in that area. It is very important to keep as many species as healthy as possible because if they continue to die off that means the chances of animals becoming and staying endangered increases immensely.

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If someone were to ask me before doing a bit of research “how many endangered species are there?” I would most likely answer in the thirty-forty range because the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Ontario when it comes to nature is an abundance of animals and plants.  It’s quite shocking to me that 100 endangered species populate our province, especially considering there are more classified under special concern, extirpated and threatened. Each person has a duty to preserve and support our animals’ habitats, and unfortunately it seems as though some generations were not taught the importance of respecting the environment.

Now how do you feel about answering ones question of how many endangered species are there in Ontario?