Endangered Species
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Ontario may allow developers to pay fee in lieu of taking action to protect endangered species
The Progressive Conservative government is proposing to create the Species at Risk Conservation Trust to oversee these charges and put the money toward large-scale measures to protect and recover those species. Continue reading
An endangered Yangtze giant softshell turtles dies, leaving only three of its species left
The only known female member of one of the world’s rarest turtle species has died at a zoo in southern China, officials said Sunday. Continue reading
B.C. Interior residents say province’s caribou protection plans will lead to forestry job losses
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A delegation of civic officials from the region delivered 35,000 signatures from residents protesting the province’s draft agreements with the federal government. Continue reading
Siltation poses risk to endangered salmon in Cooks Brook
Salmon fishing in the LaHave River is currently prohibited beyond catch-and-release. Continue reading
B.C. reaches deals to protect caribou that could render wildlife killing contests unnecessary
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Hunters have said holding wildlife killing contests helps protect the caribou population, which is considered endangered in B.C. Continue reading
Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beaches
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Increased efforts to protect the endangered Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel on the lake bottom means some beachgoers could encounter a lot more weeds. Continue reading
Endangered orangutan blinded after being shot with 74 air gun pellets in Indonesia
An X-ray showed at least 74 air gun pellets in her body, including four in her left eye and two in the right. Continue reading
Toronto Zoo launches naming contest for baby zebra
Eight-year-old Tori, a female Grevy zebra, gave birth to a male foal in the early hours of Feb. 13. Continue reading
Calgary Zoo wildlife centre aims to save endangered species
The Devonian Wildlife Conservation Centre, which opened in 1984 and is operated by the Calgary Zoo, is dedicated to saving endangered species. Continue reading
Canada announces 2019 measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales
The area where mandatory speed restrictions apply will be adjusted this year to reflect data on right whale sightings and to minimize the impact on the cruise ship and shipping industries. Continue reading