16 Animals In Canada Who Are Sick And Tired Of Being Ignored

    Why do polar bears, moose and beavers get all the love? Here are some animals you should really caribou-t.

    Sarah Aspler
    by Sarah Aspler

    BuzzFeed Staff, Canada

    1. "I look like an delightful combination of panda and weiner dog." – Black-Footed Ferret

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    2. "All I hear about is geese, geese, geese and I'm on your goddam currency so yeah, I'm kinda a big deal." – Loon

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    3. "I'm basically the Canadian lion and I look majestic AF. Plus I have adorable giant paws for my size." – Canada Lynx

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    4. "I invented ~Blue Steel~ and I may look grumpy (even when I'm a baby owl) but that just makes me more fierce." – Great Horned Owl

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    5. "Sure... beavers are cute but do they look like fluffy marshmallows? Didn't think so." – Snowshoe Hare

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    6. "Did somebody say marshmallows?" – Beluga Whale

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    7. "I'm basically a furry cow, which is inherently adorable." – Musk-ox

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    8. "I legitimately look like something straight out of a children's book." – Red Fox

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    9. "A badass superhero was named after me. Need I say more?" – Wolverine

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    10. "Please stop comparing me to Tucan Sam. C'mon, I'm better than that." – Atlantic Puffin

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    11. "No. I am not a glorified squirrel." – Prairie Dog

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    12. "I mean, have you seen my cute little polka dot shell?" – Spotted Turtle

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    13. "Let's be friends!" – Harp Seal

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    14. "Polar bears are overrated." – Kermode Bear (AKA Spirit Bear)

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    15. "I am literally the largest animal in the world. How could you forget about me?" – Blue Whale

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    16. "Call me a moose. I dare you." – Caribou

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    Did we forget other adorable Canadian animals that deserve to be celebrated? Write a love letter to them in the comments below!