Bohemian Waxwing
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Life in a taiga can become extremely stressful due to the harsh climates. The temperature is usually low and taiga animals can either migrate to the south, where there is a higher temperature to live in, hibernate for a certain period of time, or they do their best to cope with the environment. This here is the Bohemian Waxwing. It lives in the tall trees of the coniferous forest and lives in some of Canada. It eats fruits, berries, and the occasional insect. Currently, the Bohemian Waxwing is not endangered. When the temperature lowers, they might migrate south to the warmer temperature. They are around 18 centimeters tall and lay 3-7 eggs annually. The Bohemian Waxwing gets its name from its wax-like tips on its wings.
Hawk Owl
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The hawk owl lives in many open areas within the taiga and can be found in Canada among other places around the globe too. The hawk owl is easily recognized by its tail which is longer than an average owl's tail and by its face which is pale and bordered by black. The hawk owl's wings are short, giving it a hawk-like look. The hawk owl's diet consists of small animals such as mice, lemmings, and squirrels. Currently, the hawk owl is not endangered. It is 14-17 inches tall. The owl lays 5-6 eggs but can go up to 9. It is incubated by the female usually for about a month.
Pine Grosbeak
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This is the Pine Grosbeak. It lives in Canada and other places around the globe. It has a long tail and a heavy bill. It is recognized by these features. It's bill is used to crush the seeds of fruits like cherries. It's diet are seeds and it finds its food throughout its habitat due to the fact that it is a strong flier. The Pine Grosbeak is non-threatened. It is 20 centimeters tall. The two genders have a different plumage, the female being mostly bronze. The female lays 4 eggs and incubates it for 2 weeks. The male feeds the female and the newborn Pine Grosbeaks during this time period.
Red- Throated Loon
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The Red-Throated Loon lives in lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water within Canada and other places around the world. It has a long bill and a red colored throat during the breeding period, thus giving it its name. During the winter, its back is spotted with white and its head is gray and white. It is a strong flier and can take off out of the water with ease. Its diet consists of fish and it is non-threatened. It is 21-27 inches tall. The Red-Throated Loon lays 1-3 eggs. The incubate the eggs for 3 weeks to a month and feed the newborns after they hatch.
Ermine
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The Ermine lives in northern Canada and other places too. Its habitat is the taiga among other biomes too. It is a high skilled predator, knowing exactly when and where to strike its foe. Rodents and rabbits are part of its diet but it will also go for other small mammals too. It is a non-threatened animal which is 9-12 inches tall. During April and May, they can produce a littler from 3-7 and take care for them after birth for a while. They are helpless, due to the fact they are blind for a while after birth. Ermines are sometimes farmed for its fur.
Lynx
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The Lynx is found in northern Canada and other places too. It has a short tail and tufted cheeks and ears. Its diet consists of small to medium sized animals and some birds. It is a nocturnal animals and seeks its prey in low vegetation. Some types of lynxes are close to extinction. It is around 4 feet long and its tail is 4-8 centimeters long. During breeding season which is in the spring, it will have a litter of 2-3 and they will live with their mother for the first winter.
Marten
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The Marten is found only in North America in northern Canada. It has a bushy tail and lives in the trees. It eats squirrels and other small mammals and insects and fruits. The Marten is non-threatened and is 14-17 big. It breeds in April and has 2-4 young. They are blind after birth so they are taken care of by their parents.
Moose
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The moose can be found in some parts of Canada and other places around the globe.They are often seen near lakes. It is the largest out of all the deer and is recognized for its antlers and the small flap of skin on its throat. It is not endangered and it feeds on plants. The moose is 8-9 feet big. A female will give birth to one calf, and extremely rarely, twins. The calf will then stay with the mother for a year.
Snowshoe Rabbit
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The Snowshoe Rabbit can only be found in North America in Canada. It has a dark brown color in the summer and a white color in the winter. This is called camouflage. It is very active during the night. It feeds on plants. It is non-threatened and is 14-20 inches big. Breeding begins in March and can have 2-3 litters consisting of 1-7 newborns. The population changing frequently due to the amount of resources and predators.
Wolverine
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The wolverine is found in Canada among other places too. The wolverine is a very heavy built animals, giving it the advantage to take down animals bigger than its size. It is vulnerable and is 25-34 inches big. Breeding starts in March and can delay birth to let it happen in a specific point in time. The newborns stay with the mother for 2 years until driven out of her territory. At fours years of age, they can start to produce.