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The Snakes of Ontario

All the species, (and sub-species) of Snakes (Suborder serpentes) that can be found natively in Ontario. Timber Rattlesnakes were also once native to Ontario, however they became extirpated from the province in the early 1960s.

Edited by danielcarver

Fishes of the Wildlands

This is the list of Fish found in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Connected Systems - contact Park for further information

Edited by pcareless

Asters and Goldenrods (Astereae) of Ontario

Ontario's flora includes about 35 species once classified as "Aster" (now split into Symphyotrichum, Oligoneuron, Eurybia, Oclemena, Canadanthus, Doellingeria) and about 30 species of goldenrods (Solidago). NOTE: iNat observations of all of these species in Ontario require major curation (man...

Edited by wdvanhem

Mammals of Awenda

This guide contains a comprehensive list of mammal species seen in Awenda Provincial Park. This is a guide to the Checklist of Mammals available in the park store, printed and coordinated by the Friends of Awenda. The Checklist of Mammals is a product of records generated by scientific research a...

Edited by awendapp, and braymade

Urban trees of Ontario

This is a guide for helping to identify and ultimately protect urban trees in Ontario.

Edited by stephenhill, and delphinus55

Wild bees (and some wasps) of Toronto

This list includes some of the more than 350 species of bee found in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Edited by joderobertsdsf

Plants #2 - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go plant identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz. Covers majortity of the Magnoliopsida class, excluding Rosales. Also includes the Pinopsida, Polypodiopsida, and Pteridopsida classes.

Edited by rarecrr

Plants #3 (Rosales) - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go plant identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz. Covers the Rosales order.

Edited by rarecrr

Plants #1 (Horsetails, Ferns, Monocots, Lycophytes) - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go plant identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz. Covers the following classes: - Equisetopsida (Horsetails) - Filicopsida (Ferns) - Liliopsida (Monocots) - Lycopodiopsida (Lycophytes, aka Fern Allies)

Edited by rarecrr

Other Invertebrates - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of other invertebrates at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Other Insects - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of other insects at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz Includes orders: Ephemeroptera (mayflies), Hemiptera (true bugs), Mantodea (mantis), Mecoptera, Neuroptera (net-winged), Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), Orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets), Phasma...

Edited by rarecrr

Flies - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of flies at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Beetles - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of beetles at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Sawflies, Wasps, Bees & Ants - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of hymenoptera at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Butterflies and Moths - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of butterflies and moths at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Fungi, Lichen, Mosses & Liverworts - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go identification of fungi, lichen, mosses, and liverworts at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Fish - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go fish identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Mammals - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go mammal identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Birds - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go bird identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Reptiles & Amphibians - rare Community BioBlitz 2017

A guide for on-the-go herptile identification at rare's 2017 Community BioBlitz

Edited by rarecrr

Birds of Killbear Provincial Park

A guide to bird species observed in Killbear Provincial Park. For more information about Killbear Provincial Park, please visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear.

Edited by killbearpp

Plants of Killbear Provincial Park

A guide to plants species observed in Killbear Provincial Park. For more information about Killbear Provincial Park, please visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear.

Edited by killbearpp

Flora & Fauna of the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Windsor, ON

The Ojibway Prairie Complex is located along the Detroit River on the west side of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. This draft list is incomplete and represents a small fraction of the total biodiversity of this site. For more information visit www.Ojibway.ca

Edited by pd_pratt

Fauna of Clearview

I guide to assist those participating in the Biodiversity Clearview Project.

Edited by naturalheritagetech

Ontario Mammals

A guide to the mammals of Ontario created to assist those participating in the Ontario Mammals project.

Edited by ontarionaturalist
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