The cutest Canadian animals to "gift" this holiday season

If your heart melts just by looking at animal photos, then you will want to get your wallet out ASAP.

There are a ton of non-profits that work to support wildlife in Canada 365 days a year, and around the holidays, it’s your chance to jump in and say you care for these animals too.

From adorable polar bears and puffins to bison and otters, there are so many animals to support during the season of giving.

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Whether you’re looking for a last-minute easy holiday gift idea or you’re wondering what animals are up for “adoption” this holiday season, here are some of the cutest, most adorable animals that you can “gift” this season:

Polar bear

Northern spotted owl

Snowy owl

Atlantic puffin

Canada lynx

Plains bison

River otter

Moose

Red fox

To visit their websites to see the full list of adoptable animals and to learn more from Nature Conservancy Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program.