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Reptiles at risk |
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OTTAWA |
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Section: |
News |
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Publication
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Daily
News. Halifax, N.S.: Jun 19, 1991. pg. 15 |
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Newspaper |
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ISSN/ISBN: |
07154321 |
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ProQuest
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257217301 |
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Text
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133 |
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Abstract (Article Summary) |
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OTTAWA (CP) --
Three snakes and a freshwater turtle have been added to Canada's list of
endangered and threatened species. |
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Full Text (133 words) |
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(Copyright The Daily News (Halifax) 1991) OTTAWA (CP) --
Three snakes and a freshwater turtle have been added to Canada's list of
endangered and threatened species. Several other species, including polar
bears and grizzly bears, have been placed in the vulnerable category,
indicating there is potential danger which requires careful monitoring. The endangered
snakes are the Blue Racer and the Lake Erie watersnake. The Eastern
Massasauga rattlesnake and the Eastern Spiny Softshell turtle are threatened.
All are found in southern parts of Ontario or Quebec. In all, 193
wildlife species are considered at risk and another 19 have already become
extinct or disappeared from their Canadian range, says the Committee on the
Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The committee
says 21 species have been added to the list or moved to higher-risk
categories in the assessment this year. |