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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.

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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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THERE ARE OVER 150 DIFFERENT KINDS OF FISH

IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION

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VOCABULARY

Gills

Scales

Fins

Cold-blooded

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Meet Red, the redside dace!

Hi!

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ALL ABOUT RED

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Red stripe down either side

Small: about 12 cm long

Large, upturned mouth

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FIRST UP� CONSULTANTS

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Red’s home!

Hi!

Cool, clean water with lots of plants hanging above

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Red’s food!

Yum!

VOCABULARY

Carnivore

Insectivore

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FIRST UP� CONSULTANTS

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ACTIVITY TIME!

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Let’s get up and jump!

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Red needs our help!

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RED’S STORY IS

STILL BEING WRITTEN

By working together, we can give Red a happy ending!

Remember:

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

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So what can we do to help Red?

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DON’T WASTE WATER!

Water is important because it:

  • Is home for many animals and plants
  • Helps cool down our climate
  • Is important for humans, animals, and plants to live!

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KEEP OUR WATER CLEAN!

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THE THREE R’S

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TEACH OTHERS!

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Thank you for listening!

Any questions?