One out of every five assessed species found to be at risk in Canada

Biodiversity | One out of five species is threatened in Canada

Of the tens of thousands of wildlife species recorded in Canada, 20% are at risk of extinction. This is one of the many findings of the most recent federal report on the status of species in the country, unveiled on Tuesday.

One out of every five assessed species found to be at risk in Canada

The numbers offer a stark confirmation that continued destruction of habitat, overharvesting, pollution and climate change, among other factors, are taking a toll on Canadian wildlife, just as they are elsewhere around the globe

One-fifth of known Canadian species face some risk of extinction

The Wild Species 2020 report says Canada is home to 80K species, 10K more than thought to exist 5 years ago. Which ones are going extinct? Find out here.

A look at some of the species at risk in Canada

OTTAWA — The Wild Species 2020 report released Tuesday identifies more than 5,000 species that are extinct or at risk of going extinct in Canada. That included 18 species whose ranking is considered genuinely more at risk in 2020 than in 2015.

A look at some of the species at risk in Canada

OTTAWA — The Wild Species 2020 report released Tuesday identifies more than 5,000 species that are extinct or at risk of going extinct in Canada. That included 18 species whose ranking is considered genuinely more at risk in 2020 than in 2015.

A look at some of the species at risk in Canada

OTTAWA — The Wild Species 2020 report released Tuesday identifies more than 5,000 species that are extinct or at risk of going extinct in Canada. That included 18 species whose ranking is considered genuinely more at risk in 2020 than in 2015.