Fish & Wildlife In Ontario

 

Wildlife, such as mammals (large and small), birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish, is important to Ontario. These natural resources are an important part of the province's biodiversity that provide us with ecological, social and economic benefits.


 

Feature: Polar Bears

 

Polar Bear Research


Dr. Martyn Obbard of the Ministry of Natural Resources is conducting a study that will provide critical information for the management of polar bears in a time of global climate change.  Global warming may affect the Southern Hudson Bay population by shortening the period ice is available for polar bears to hunt for seals.  

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