Today I’m talking to conservation biologist Megan Quinn who works with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Together we will find out all about the amazing biodiversity of an area of Canada called the Frontenac Arc!

Emma is visiting an unusual spot this episode: A Wildlife corridor!

What is a wildlife corridor, exactly? It is a special path that helps connect different areas of nature so animals can travel safely from one to the other without getting hurt. Some animals who migrate need to cross busy roads, cities or farmlands to get to their home. These corridors offer animals a safe green-space away from cars and people, which is important for their survival.

While exploring the Frontenac Arch, a HUGE wildlife corridor that connects the northern forests of Algonquin Park, Canada, with the Adirondacks in New York State, United States. This one isn’t just set up across one city or highway but across two countries! The Frontenac Arch is critical for the survival of several wildlife species including the river otter, moose, and eastern wolf.

During her tour, Emma bumped into Megan Quinn, a conservation biologist who works with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Megan has worked actively on habitat restoration to help the species of animals that reside in the Frontenac Arch. Species like the buckthorn are invasive to the area and need to be hand-removed by rangers and volunteers like Megan. She also records different observations across the property, to help the team at NCC decide what to do next.

You too can help! Head to the Adoptions Section in the Earth Rangers App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Adoption Kit and help make a difference today! You might get lucky and find an eastern wolf, river otter or moose plush that directly help Megan save the animals of the Frontenac Arch!

How cool are wildlife corridors?! If you could put one down ANYWHERE in the world, where would you have it go? Drop a comment below!