Toronto's wild side is showing as animals roam the quiet city (PHOTOS)
While the normally-bustling parts of the city are much quieter these days, they’re not completely vacant.
Furry friends are taking advantage of the lack of human presence in order to explore parts of the city they usually steer clear of.
Some lucky humans have spotted these creatures — some of which are, seriously, straight out of a Disney movie — and their social media photos have garnered adoration.
According to the City of Toronto’s Parks and Recreation division, an increase in wildlife sightings may be the result of a couple of factors: the weather is one, as this spring is warmer and earlier than last year’s; and, of course, more people sheltering at home.
The City is reminding those who do come across wild animals not to feed them.
If you’re looking to learn more about how to navigate run-ins with specific creatures, including foxes, coyotes, and skunks, you can check out the City’s resource here.
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If you’ve not yet been lucky enough to encounter foxes, deer, or coyotes during your respites into the outdoors, no sweat. Just for you, we’ve rounded up some of Torontonians’ most majestic captures of wild animals enjoying the city like they run the place.
Check them out below:
The wildlife are returning to the city. Spotted at Yonge and Queens Quay. from r/toronto
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Wildlife is taking back Toronto. Deer at Pharmacy and Danforth on Saturday! #COVID19 #eastyork pic.twitter.com/MwmskzJXVQ
— Jennifer Prince, CMP, WPIC (@WeddingJennifer) April 20, 2020
At dusk… #LongBranchTO #beaver #torontowildlife #mariecurtispark #etobto #toronto #etobicokecreek #etobicoke pic.twitter.com/y8KaeFl1Aq
— Friends of Marie Curtis Park 🚲 (@FOMarieCurtis) April 20, 2020
Physical distancing tip – run early in the morning. Also good for seeing our adorable wildlife. #ScarbTO pic.twitter.com/smzbLFRmYc
— Jennifer McKelvie (@McKelvieWard25) April 16, 2020
Saw a fox strolling along Queens Quay at noon near Spadina in #Toronto today like a dog with no leash. Didn’t have a care in the world it seemed.
— Andrew ‘Traffic Jammer’ Mills (@DanceswtCars) April 16, 2020
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