Spiny softshell turtle Canada's most distinct animal in evolutionary terms Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

A Canada lynx with jet black fur has been ... This may be due to melanism, a kind of genetic mutation that causes unique darker colorations in animals due to excess production of melanin.

driest habitat in Canada. It's just about like desert habitat," Klymko said. "There are no trees. There's shrubs and bunch grasses and some open bare ground. So it's a fairly unique habitat." ...