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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Toronto's Wild Turkey Population on the Rise

Original headline: “Wild turkeys, once hunted out of existence in Ontario, are retaking Toronto” — The Globe and Mail

Toronto's Wild Turkey Population on the Rise

Key takeaways

  • Wild turkeys have been successfully reintroduced to Toronto
  • Conservation efforts are credited with their growth
  • Habitat management plays a key role in their thriving population

In Ontario, a reintroduction program has led to a successful return of wild turkeys in Toronto, where they were once hunted out of existence. The population is now growing in numbers. According to conservation efforts, the species was reintroduced to the area several years ago and has since thrived. Local wildlife experts attribute the success to careful habitat management and minimal human disturbance.

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