THE STORY OF THE

REDSIDE DACE

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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The Toronto Zoo acknowledges the land we are on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaty signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

OUR HABITAT

Great Lakes Region in Ontario

Shared with around 3, 500 different species!

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EVERYONE HAS A WILDLIFE STORY

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MY WILDLIFE STORY

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WHAT IS YOUR WILDLIFE STORY?

What animals have you encountered in your neighbourhood?

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SO, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

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There is wildlife in our cities, neighbourhoods, and backyards.

We share our habitat with diverse plant and animal life.

Our everyday actions have an impact on wildlife.

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Watershed

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THERE ARE OVER 150 DIFFERENT KINDS OF FISH

IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION

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FIRST UP� CONSULTANTS

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Biodiversity

Ecosystem

REDSIDE DACE

(CLINOSTOMUS ELONGATUS)

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Red stripe down either side

Small: about 12 cm long

Large, upturned mouth

REDSIDE DACE HABITAT

Freshwater streams

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Cool, clear, clean water

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Aquatic vegetation hanging over water

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FIRST UP� CONSULTANTS

REDSIDE DACE RANGE

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REDSIDE DACE DIET

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Carnivore

Insectivore

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HUMAN IMPACT ON THE GREAT LAKES

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Point source pollution

Non-point source pollution

Dam

Fishway

Invasive species

THE CONFLICT

Redside dace are classified as endangered. They face threats such as:

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• Pollution
• Habitat loss and alteration
• Urban and agricultural development

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Why is this little fish so important?

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Food chain

Food web

Producer

Consumer

THE STORY OF THE REDSIDE DACE�IS STILL BEING WRITTEN

We have the power to change the ending for species like the redside dace

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Remember:

• We share our habitat with plant and animal life
• Our everyday actions have an impact on wildlife, and can help or harm species

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So what can we do to change the ending to this story?

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DON’T WASTE WATER!

Water is important because it:

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• Provides habitat for many organisms
• Helps cool down our climate
• Is vital for humans, animals, and plants to function

KEEP OUR WATER CLEAN!

AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

THE FIVE R’S

CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM

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Thank you for listening!

Questions?