COSEWIC assesses 35 more species at risk due to habitat loss

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The Northern Map Turtle was designated a species of special concern in May, 2002.

The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (“COSEWIC”) announced its most recent risk assessment of 35 Canadian wildlife species at the conclusion of their yearly meeting this May. Their press release states: “Once again, habitat loss emerged as the most common threat to Canadian wildlife, underscoring that all species, not just our own, need a healthy home in order to thrive.”

You can read about the assessment meeting results here.

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