December 18th, 2012
When its the growing number of species at risk in Canada.
COSEWIC – the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada – meets twice a year to assess the status of wild species, and without fail the list grows longer each year.
“There are now 668 wildlife species in various COSEWIC risk categories, including 297 Endangered, 159 Threatened, 190 Special Concern, and 22 Extirpated (i.e. no longer found in the wild in Canada). In addition to these wildlife species that are in COSEWIC risk categories, there are 15 wildlife species that are Extinct.”
See previous blog posts by the outdooredguys on species at risk:
Read the Press Release on COSEWIC’s recent assessments:
A Mixed Report Card for Canada’s Species at Risk
Northern Leopard Frog designated as “Of Special Concern” under the Species At Risk Act (SARA). (photo P. Rasberry)