10 of Canada's most iconic animals

When we talk about Canada, we often focus on its spectacular scenery, man-made monuments and, of course, the weather.

But there are plenty of other things that make Canada what it is, and animals are one of them.

From Caribou, to beaver, to the Canada goose, there are a lot of animals that come to mind when one thinks of our country. Here are some of them, featured in stunning photographs sent in by Weather Network viewers, presented in no particular order.

10. THE RACCOON

Submitted to The Weather Network by Nicole Watson.

9. CANADA GOOSE

Submitted to The Weather Network by Oranus Varzgar.

8. THE LYNX

Submitted to The Weather Network by Melody McKenzie.

7. THE BEAVER

Submitted to The Weather Network by Jim Middleton.

6. THE MOOSE

Submitted to The Weather Network by Clifford Doran.

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5. THE BELUGA WHALE

Submitted to The Weather Network by Miyuki Nakamura.

4. THE POLAR BEAR

Submitted to The Weather Network by Arvo Poolar.

3. THE GRIZZLY BEAR

Submitted to The Weather Network by Gary Groenveld.

2. THE ATLANTIC PUFFIN

Submitted to The Weather Network by Nicole Watson.

1. THE SNOWY OWL

Submitted to The Weather Network by Kent Ferguson.

VIDEO: LYNX CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE CAMERA