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Meleagris gallopavo
In the 17th century, wild turkeys were numbered in the millions on the continent. Excessive hunting and deforestation have led to their complete disapearance in Canada. They are starting to reappear as American Wild Turkeys have spread northward across the border to once again colonize the forests of Ontario and Southern Québec.
These pictures were taken at a zoo. This wild turkey is a captive animal. Located on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, the Ecomuseum zoo offers its visitors a unique and natural experience. It is operated by the St. Lawrence Valley Natural History Society, a not-for-profit organization with a mission that focuses on education, research and applied conservation. You will discover and get intimate glimpses into the lives of more than 115 species of live animals native to Quebec’s St. Lawrence Valley.
Spotted on May 7, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2012
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