US EditionSnowy owl’s threatened status an “alarm bell” for a changing Arctic, scientist says
- Canada’s official advisory body on wildlife conservation has recently proposed that the snowy owl be classified as a threatened species under federal legislation.
- The recommendation follows a roughly 40 percent decline in snowy owl observations over 24 years, amid rapid Arctic habitat changes and direct threats.
- Key threats include climate change shrinking sea ice used for hunting and resting, vehicle strikes, poisoning, habitat alteration, and challenges during southern migration.
- Louise Blight explained that “threatened” means a species could become endangered if no action reverses its decline, while biologist David Rodrigue called the decision a “rallying cry.”
- If designated threatened, the government would require a recovery plan and habitat protection, signaling urgency to protect the snowy owl and Arctic biodiversity.
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Loonie PoliticsSnowy owl’s threatened status an “alarm bell” for a changing Arctic, scientist says
MONTREAL - A scientific committee's decision to assess the snowy owl as threatened is yet another concerning sign of the changes shaping Canada's Arctic, two experts say.
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The snowy owl, Quebec’s majestic avian emblem and Harry Potter’s iconic companion, is at risk of becoming endangered if action isn’t taken to reverse the threats to its survival, an independent advisory panel has concluded. This week, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) classified the species as threatened in the country. While the expert group has made this designation, the governments of Canada and Quebec ha…
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