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Published Date: July 02, 2026

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

The beaver and moose may be enduring symbols of Canadian wildlife, but neither is uniquely Canadian from a genetic perspective.

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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…

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