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Invertebrates of Tommy Thompson Park

Invertebrates of Tommy Thompson Park Invertebrates are a critical component of any ecosystem. Some help pollinate plants, others help by improving soil conditions by burrowing into the soil and aerating it, but all invertebrates have an important role in every ecosystem. They help transfer energy to higher trophic levels in the food web, meaning they

Vegetation Communities of Tommy Thompson Park

Vegetation Communities of Tommy Thompson Park Due to the differing ages of different sections of the park and the various habitats associated with those sections, as well as the levels of disturbance, moisture and nutrients, there is a high diversity of vegetation found at Tommy Thompson Park. Vegetation can be characterized by community, as plant

Fish of Tommy Thompson Park

Fish at Tommy Thompson Park There are a wide variety of fish species found in and around Tommy Thompson Park. You will find many species of recreational or sport fish, including largemouth bass, yellow perch and lake trout. Small prey or forage fish such as minnow and shiner species, as well as alewife and rainbow

Herpetofauna: Reptiles and Amphibians of Tommy Thompson Park

Herpetofauna: Reptiles and Amphibians of Tommy Thompson Park It is uncertain when the first herpetiles arrived at Tommy Thompson Park, but they have appeared and established populations at the park. Herpetiles have immigrated to Tommy Thompson Park via several possible routes: though natural or manmade corridors like the Don River valley or hydro rights-of-way, as

Mammals of Tommy Thompson Park

Mammals of Tommy Thompson Park Colonization of Tommy Thompson Park by mammals has been relatively slow compared to other wildlife such as birds. While birds can bypass the downtown core by flying over it, most mammals at Tommy Thompson Park have had to travel there on foot negotiating treacherous highways and areas of intense human

Birds of Tommy Thompson Park

Birds of Tommy Thompson Park Tommy Thompson Park is an amazing spot for bird watching: 316 species of birds have been recorded at the park, including at least 55 breeding species. Tommy Thompson Park is an important stopover during migration for many bird species that need to rest and refuel to continue their journey. In

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