More Canadian than the beaver? Scientists discover a western toad found only in Canada

Article excerpt

The beaver and moose may be enduring symbols of Canadian wildlife, but neither is uniquely Canadian from a genetic perspective. But a team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has now discovered something rare: a genetically distinct and exclusively Canadian population of western toad (Anaxyrus boreas). This discovery highlights the country's unique biodiversity and has important implications for conservation and wildlife management.