1. Merlin
   Narwhal
2. Grizzly bear
   Short-tailed swallowtail

The grizzly bear is a large species of bear that can be found in Canada. Their range used to stretch across the west coast of North America (from Mexico up to Alaska); however, today it is restricted to: minor areas in the contiguous US, the western reaches of Canada and the entirety of Alaska.

1. North American beaver
   Arctic fox
2. Pumpkinseed
   Canadian toad

The North American beaver, a species of mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It is notably the official national animal of Canada and also the largest rodent in North America.

1. Bufflehead
   Western skink
2. Hoary marmot
   Grey jay

The grey jay, a passerine bird species, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It is native to North America and is also considered to be the unofficial national bird of Canada.

1. Tundra swan
   Least chipmunk
2. Reindeer
   Collared pika

The reindeer is a species of deer that can be found in Canada, Alaska, Russia and the northern reaches of Europe. They are perhaps best known in popular culture for being the draft animal of choice for Santa Claus.

1. Canada goose
   Polar bear
2. Canadian tiger swallowtail
   Massasauga

The polar bear, a species of arctic dwelling bear, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It is notable for being the largest species of bear and also the largest land-dwelling carnivore.

1. Canadian toad
   Kermode bear
2. Wood bison
   Wolverine

The wolverine is a species of carnivorous mammal that can be found in Canada. It is primarily found in cold habitats; like Canada, Alaska, parts of northern Europe and Russia.

1. Short-tailed swallowtail
   Moose
2. Common mudpuppy
   North American beaver

The moose, a species of deer, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It is distinguished by its massive size and is actually the largest species of deer in the world.

1. Mountain goat
   Hoary marmot
2. Snowy owl
   Tundra swan

The mountain goat is a species of goat that can be found in Canada and the northern reaches of the United States. They are notable for their extremely impressive climbing ability – having been observed climbing dangerously steep inclines with ease.

1. Collared pika
   Snowshoe hare
2. Northern flying squirrel
   Bufflehead

The snowshoe hare, a small species of mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It can be widely found throughout Canada and the northern reaches of the US.

1. Wood bison
   Massasauga
2. Merlin
   Walrus

The walrus is a species of marine mammal that can be found in Canada. They are adapted to living in cold habitats and are found in Arctic waters surrounding Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Russia.

1. North American beaver
   American mink
2. Northern pygmy owl
   Arctic fox

The American mink, a small mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada and a large portion of the United States. It has also been introduced (with varying levels of success) to parts of Europe, Asia, and South America.

1. Canada lynx
   Grizzly bear
2. Beluga whale
   Northern flying squirrel

The Canada lynx is a species of mid-sized felines that can be found in Canada (as the name suggests). They are widespread throughout Canada but they are also found in Alaska and areas in and around the Rocky Mountains in the U.S.

1. Arctic hare
   Snowshoe hare
2. Trumpeter swan
   Common mudpuppy

The trumpeter swan, a large species of swan, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It is notable for being the largest waterfowl in the world and also the largest native North American bird.

1. Reindeer
   Atlantic puffin
2. Northern fur seal
   Snowy owl

The Atlantic puffin is a species of water birds that can be found in Canada; primarily on the eastern coast. Over the years its population has become threatened and it now has a “vulnerable” conservation status.

1. Polar bear
   Western skink
2. Stoat
   Kermode bear

The stoat, a species of small mammals, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It has an extensive circumboreal range that encompasses Canada, Greenland, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

1. Wolverine
   American mink
2. Arctic hare
   Leatherback sea turtle

The leatherback sea turtle is a species of water dwelling reptiles that can be found in Canadian waters (and oceans throughout the world). It notably holds the distinction of being the largest turtle in the world.

1. Moose
   Atlantic puffin
2. Northern fur seal
   Least chipmunk

The northern fur seal, a species of eared seals, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. Their native range spans the waters of the North Pacific between North America and Asia.

1. Arctic hare
   Mountain goat
2. Trumpeter swan
   Leatherback sea turtle

The Arctic hare is a species of small mammals that can be found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Canada. They are well adapted to cold weather, with a thick fur coat and approximately 20% of their body being made up of fat.

1. Grey jay
   Canada lynx
2. Narwhal
   Beluga whale

The beluga whale, a species of aquatic mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. They are primarily found in the Arctic Ocean and nearby sub-Arctic waters.

1. Northern pygmy owl
   Walrus
2. Stoat
   Pumpkinseed

The northern pygmy owl is a species of small owls that can be found in Canada. Its native range is the western part of North America (Canada and the United States).

1. Wolverine
   Canadian toad
2. Northern pygmy owl
   Pumpkinseed

The pumpkinseed, a freshwater fish, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It goes by several other names; including sunfish, pond perch, punkys, and common sunfish.

1. Moose
   Narwhal
2. Short-tailed swallowtail
   Beluga whale

The narwhal is a species of whale that can be found in Canadian waters. Well adapted for the cold, it makes its home exclusively in the Arctic.

1. Mountain goat
   Hoary marmot
2. Snowshoe hare
   Western skink

The western skink, a species of small lizard, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. Its range extends from the southern reaches of western Canada, all the way down throughout the western United States and the extreme northwest of Mexico.

1. Grey jay
   Least chipmunk
2. Collared pika
   Northern fur seal

The least chipmunk is a species of rodent that can be found in Canada and parts of the U.S. It holds the distinction of being the smallest species of chipmunk in the world.

1. Canadian tiger swallowtail
   Walrus
2. Massasauga
   Leatherback sea turtle

The Canadian tiger swallowtail, a species of butterfly, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. They can be found in most of Canada’s provinces and the northern reaches of the U.S.

1. North American beaver
   Wood bison
2. Kermode bear
   Stoat

The Kermode bear is a subspecies of the American black bear that can be found in Canada. They are the provincial mammal of British Columbia and are also known as the “spirit bear”.

1. Grizzly bear
   Merlin
2. Snowy owl
   Atlantic puffin

The snowy owl, a species of predatory bird, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. Its name doubly references its white coloration and the fact that it is found in cold habitats.

1. Canadian tiger swallowtail
   Common mudpuppy
2. Bufflehead
   Trumpeter swan

The common mudpuppy is a species of salamander that can be found in Canada. They are largely nocturnal and prefer aquatic habitats like lakes, streams, and ponds.

1. Northern flying squirrel
   Reindeer
2. Canada lynx
   Canada goose

The northern flying squirrel, a small mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. They are notable for being the only flying squirrel that is native to North America.

1. Polar bear
   Tundra swan
2. Arctic fox
   American mink

The Arctic fox is a species of small canine that can be found in Canada. They live throughout the Arctic tundra and are well adapted to handle extremely cold temperatures.

1. Snowy owl
   Merlin
2. Northern pygmy owl
   Walrus

The merlin, a species of predatory bird, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. They are notable for being one of the most iconic falconry birds

1. Beluga whale
   Northern flying squirrel
2. Grey jay
   Bufflehead

The bufflehead is a species of sea duck that can be found in Canada. Their name combines the words “buffalo” and “head," directly referencing the shape of their head.

1. Snowshoe hare
   Arctic fox
2. Tundra swan
   Mountain goat

The tundra swan is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. They are sometimes known as the whistling swan or Bewick's swan.

1. Northern fur seal
   Common mudpuppy
2. Leatherback sea turtle
   Canada goose

The Canada goose is a species of water bird that can be found in Canada. They are one of the most commonly hunted waterfowl in North America, but have also managed to effectively adapt to be able to live in human-altered areas.

1. Leatherback sea turtle
   Wood bison
2. Kermode bear
   Wolverine

The wood bison, a large grazing mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. They are notable for being the largest land animal in North America.

1. Stoat
   Arctic hare
2. Polar bear
   Massasauga

The massasauga is a species of rattlesnake that can be found in Canada. While their venom is technically deadly to humans, with proper treatment survival is guaranteed.

1. Collared pika
   Atlantic puffin
2. Least chipmunk
   Reindeer

The collared pika, a small mammal, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. It has a relatively limited native range, only being found in parts of northwestern Canada and southeastern Alaska.

1. Trumpeter swan
   Western skink
2. Hoary marmot
   Canadian tiger swallowtail

The hoary marmot is a species of rodent that can be found in Canada. It holds the distinction of being the largest ground squirrel that is native to North America.

1. Short-tailed swallowtail
   Canada lynx
2. Narwhal
   Grizzly bear

The short-tailed swallowtail, a species of butterfly, is one of the most notable animals that make up the fauna of Canada. Their primary habitats are coastal regions and it has adapted to be able to fly through relatively strong winds.

1. American mink
   Pumpkinseed
2. Canadian toad
   North American beaver

The Canadian toad is a species of amphibian that can be found in Canada. They can also be found throughout parts of the U.S. and also go by the name “Dakota toad”.