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Essential Species: Canada's Hidden Heroes of Ecology
10/26/2025
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Story summary
- Canada’s ecosystems rely on overlooked species such as snakes, insects, and bats to maintain ecological balance.
- Cecropia moth caterpillar provides food for various predators and aids pollination.
- Great Basin gophersnake controls rodent populations, protecting crops.
- Spiders help manage insect pests and serve as prey for larger animals.
- Bats regulate insect populations and pollinate.
