Meet the Animals
The Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) region is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife, including many rare and endangered species. From beavers to opossums, turtles to salamanders, and moose to bobcats, this corridor plays a vital role in facilitating wildlife movement between Algonquin Park, Adirondack Park, and surrounding areas.
Why is the A2A region so diverse?
The Thousand Islands-Frontenac region, the A2A corridor's narrowest point, is a biodiversity powerhouse. Its convergence of five forest types, complex geology, and unique climate creates diverse habitats, making it a haven for species at risk.
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Connecting wildlife pathways across Highway 401 is crucial to safeguarding this vital corridor and strengthening its ecological health. This ensures wildlife can move freely to thrive, find mates, and access food, especially as the climate shifts.
 Eastern CottontailPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Blanding's TurtlePhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  MoosePhoto by Adobe Stock |
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 American MinkPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Green FrogPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Barn SwallowPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |
 Northern WatersnakePhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Cedar WaxwingPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Snapping TurtlePhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |
 BobcatPhoto by Adobe Stock |  Eastern Newt (red eft)By Patrick Coin - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5 |  Gray RatsnakePhoto by Victoria Renner |
 North American River OtterPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  CoyotePhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Red FoxPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |
 American Black Bear |  Northern WaterthrushPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Great Blue HeronPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |
 PorcupinePhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  White Tailed DeerPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Swamp SparrowPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |
 Painted TurtlesPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Red SquirrelPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  FisherPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |
 RaccoonPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |  Barred OwlPhoto by Sandy Vandervalk |