Category Archives: Species of the Week

Today’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu). Smallmouth Bass are members of the Sunfish Family which also includes Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass and Crappie. A Smallmouth Bass has red eyes, a jaw that does not extend beyond the … Continue reading →

This week, we are featuring the Grey Treefrog as our #SpeciesOfTheWeek. As its Latin name (Hyla versicolor) suggests, this species has the ability to change its colour and camouflage to its surroundings. Its colour can vary from grey to green … Continue reading →

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the largest turtle species found in Ontario, the Common Snapping Turtle! This turtle was found creating her nest along the gravel/sandy sides of a road, a common nesting place for turtles. Unfortunately, road mortality is a … Continue reading →