Algonquin Park is covered by five major habitat types. The vegetation in these habitats has evolved over the past 11,000 years since huge glaciers, which once covered the entire Park, melted. With the melting of these glaciers, Algonquin Park has become home to a rich blend of plant and animal species since it is located in an geographic area called a transition zone where both northern and southern species mix.
This section describes Algonquin Park's five major habitats and their characteristics.
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