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Endangered Species

One of our main focuses is protecting endangered species. As a result of hard work and your support, the federal government was encouraged to establish the Species at Risk Act, protecting over 200 species. Read more about what is currently happening with species at risk in Canada.

American Badger

October 15, 2018

The American Badger is the only badger species in North America—how fitting that its ears look like earmuffs....

American Eel

August 2, 2022

This eel has a complex life cycle, and is thought to have the broadest habitat range out of...

Canada Warbler

October 15, 2018

80% of the global breeding population of Canada Warbler occurs in Canada. This means we have a big...

Baird’s Sparrow

December 11, 2018 • Amanda Simard

Baird's Sparrow is known for its song. There are 13 types – 7 of which account for 89%...

Eastern Cougar

October 5, 2018

In the dense hardwood forests of eastern Canada, the Cougar prowls – or does it? Save endangered species...

Bank Swallow

August 2, 2022

These swallows can be found on almost every continent in the world! Save endangered species today by joining...

Grizzly Bear

October 15, 2018

This big bear only thrives in areas that aren’t disturbed by people. Yet, the biggest threat facing Grizzlies...

Barn Swallow

August 2, 2022

According to legend, this swallow got its forked tail after angering a god. Save endangered species today by...

Orca

October 15, 2018

These incredible whales have been found in oceans all over the world, but they seem to prefer colder...

Black-footed Ferret

December 11, 2018 • Tiffany Huggins

The Black-footed Ferret is the only ferret species indigenous to North America. Currently, reintroduction programs are geared towards...

Ord’s Kangaroo Rat

October 15, 2018

Yes, these rodents do hop like kangaroos! And though they’re tiny, this species plays a big part in...

Blanding’s Turtle

December 11, 2018 • Michael Berrigan

The turtle that loves to smile and can walk for a while! This turtle’s travels can take it...

Pacific Great Blue Heron

October 15, 2018

This iconic bird is known for wading in the water on its tall, thin legs. Save endangered species...

Bobolink

December 11, 2018 • Tina-Lousie Rossit

With a name like Bobolink, who would’ve thought their name comes from a poem about their striking appearance?...

Peary Caribou

October 15, 2018

Peary Caribou are only found in Canada. It’s our responsibility to prevent their extinction.

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

November 30, 2018

The Buff-breasted Sandpiper breeds in the chilly Arctic regions of eastern Russia, Alaska, and Canada. 87% of its...

Porbeagle Shark

October 15, 2018

This shark has been found at all sorts of water depths, ranging from one metre to 700. Save...

Burrowing Owl

December 11, 2018

The Burrowing Owl is unlike most owls… it nests underground in burrows made by other animals. Save endangered...

Whooping Crane

October 15, 2018

These cranes are able to fly for 10 hours straight and travel up to 750 km at a...

Wolverine, Eastern population

October 15, 2018

The Labrador Wolverine Working Group, formed in 2000, has agreed that natural recovery of the Wolverine is unlikely.

Collared Pika

December 11, 2018 • Amanda Simard

These small and solitary animals are known as “harbingers of climate change” because of their sensitivity to the...

Vancouver Island Marmot

October 15, 2018

This species of marmot can only be found on Vancouver Island, and the existing population is very small....

Chinook Salmon

August 3, 2022

There are 29 populations of Chinook Salmon listed in Canada's Species at Risk Public Registry, and only two...

Common Nighthawk

December 11, 2018 • Tina-Louise Rossit

This bird used to be considered common in Canadian communities. But over the last 50 years, the population...

Deepwater Sculpin

August 23, 2022

The Deepwater Sculpin dwells deep in Canada's freshwater… maybe that’s why we don’t have a deep understanding of...

Ferruginous Hawk

December 11, 2018 • Tina-Louise Rossit

Believe it or not, this large bird spends a lot of time on the ground hunting and nesting....

Gray Fox

December 11, 2018 • Caitlin Leishman

Have you ever heard of a fox that climbs trees? The Gray Fox is the only member of...

Greater Sage-Grouse

December 11, 2018

This bird mostly eats the plant sagebrush. Unfortunately, they’re losing this food source as sagebrush grassland continues to...

Horned Grebe

December 11, 2018 • Michael Berrigan

These birds are excellent swimmers and are able to stay underwater for up to three minutes at a...

King Rail

August 23, 2022

Spotting this large, elegant bird can be quite easy. If you find the right place near a freshwater...

Louisiana Waterthrush

December 11, 2018 • Caitlin Leishman

Despite its name, these birds never actually swim or dive. Instead, they wade to catch prey — a...

Lake Sturgeon

August 23, 2022

The Lake Sturgeon has been known to jump into the air after entering a spawning stream. Let’s protect...

Narwhal

December 11, 2018 • Amanda Simard

The Narwhal was hunted for its tusk, which was falsely sold as “unicorn horn” in the middle ages....

Olive Clubtail Dragonfly

December 11, 2018 • Brydie Brown

Despite the name “olive,” this dragonfly’s most striking feature is its blue eyes. Seeing this dragonfly could be...

Piping Plover

August 3, 2022

These birds may be small, but they’re mighty—they defend their nests fiercely from intruders by pecking and biting....

Red Knot

August 3, 2022

Canada is the breeding ground for all three Red Knot subspecies found in North America. Save endangered species...

Rusty Blackbird

December 11, 2018 • Sean Feagan

85% of this bird’s breeding range is located in Canada, so we need to ensure this bird and...

Sei Whale

December 11, 2018 • Tina-Louise Rossit

This whale is an incredibly fast swimmer—but it’s also disappearing fast. Only by taking action can we stop...

Whip-poor-will

December 11, 2018 • Michael Berrigan

This nocturnal bird’s eggs hatch about 10 days before the full moon… because they lay in time with...

Woodland Caribou

December 11, 2018

Caribou are almost always on the move, and they are known for being very efficient walkers. Save endangered...

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