What kinds of animals live in the Canadian forests?

>Mammals:

Moose, beaver, deer (like elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, wapiti deer, etc.), lynx, caribou, wolves, coyote, red fox, arctic fox, river otters, grizzly bears, black bears, polar bears, wolverine, mountain goats, snowshoe hares, muskrats, woodchucks, marmots, squirrels, and chipmunks, among others.

>Birds:

The vast and varied forests of Canada provide habitats for an impressive diversity of bird species. Here are some notable examples: Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bald Eagle, Blue Jay, Gray Jay (Canada Jay), Northern Goshawk, Spruce Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Boreal Chickadee, Purple Finch, Common Merganser, Wood Duck, Red-breasted Nuthatch, White-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, American Robin, Northern Flicker, Common Raven, Pileated Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Three-toed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Great Horned Owl, and Snowy Owl.

>Reptiles and Amphibians:

While Canada's cold climate limits the diversity of reptiles and amphibians compared to warmer regions, there are still several notable species inhabiting its forests. Some examples include American Bullfrog, Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog, Wood Frog, Eastern Garter Snake, Northern Water Snake, Milk Snake, Red-sided Garter Snake, Western Skink, Northern Ringneck Snake, Smooth Green Snake, and Eastern Rat Snake.

>Insects and Arthropods:

Canada's forests have a large array of insects and other arthropods playing important ecological roles. Some common types include spiders (such as Orb Weavers, Wolf Spiders, Jumping Spiders, etc.), ants, bees, bumblebees, ground beetles, ladybugs, butterflies, moths, damselflies, dragonflies, mosquitoes, black flies, deer flies, ticks, and a multitude of other fascinating invertebrates.

These examples provide a tiny glimpse into the diverse animal life within Canada's forests. The country's expansive geography results in various ecosystems and regional variations, leading to even further specialization and variation among its fauna.