Natural History of BC

British Columbia is home to more species of living things than any other Canadian province (see BIODIVERSITY). Although the reasons for this rich assemblage of species can be attributed largely to topographic and climatic diversity, other factors are in BC's favour as well. The intricate topography of the province juxtaposes MOUNTAINS, plateaus, valleys and coastal plains with their associated LAKES, RIVERS and WETLANDS to form myriad complex and varied ecosystems. Some species of animals and...

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