
Wildlife wonders: captivating fun facts about Canadian species
byKatie Zajac/August 8, 2024/inCanadian Species Initiative, Canadian Species Initiative, In the News
The Canadian Species Initiative, a collaboration between Wildlife Preservation Canada (WPC) and African Lion Safari, promotes a One Plan Approach to species conservation by integrating the full spectrum of population management techniques, from in situ (wild) to ex situ (captive). The One Plan Approach fosters an environment of inclusivity, participation, and enhanced collaboration amongst conservation partners, which can include Indigenous communities, governments, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and other interested parties. By working together, we can increase our collective conservation impact, improving outcomes for species in need.
The Canadian Species Initiative aims to improve recovery chances for species-at-risk by using this well-rounded planning approach that includes consideration of ex situ management options. This effort is backed by WPC’s expertise in conservation research and hands-on wildlife initiatives. So where will this take us? WPC’s work is directed in part by our Conservation Action Plan that identifies Canadian species-at-risk that require hands-on intervention for recovery. As such, these species will benefit from the One Plan Approach.
Learn about conservation actions required and fun facts on species that are of a shared interest between the Canadian Species Initiative and WPC. Some of these species could be our next recovery programs!
Rusty-patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis)
Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
Small-mouthed Salamander (Ambystoma texanum)
Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus)
Ermine (haidarum subspecies) (Mustela erminea haidarum)
Photo credits:
Rusty-patched Bumble Bee – USFWS Midwest Region / Wikimedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rusty_Patched_Bumble_Bee_(43003882235).jpg
Eastern Musk Turtle – Ontley / Wikimedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stinkpot_Turtle.jpg)
Small-mouthed Salamander – Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago / Wikimedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ambystoma_texanum_168277250.jpg)
Vesper Sparrow – Cephas/ Wikimedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pooecetes_gramineus_GNP_02.jpg)
Ermine – Steve Hillebrand, USFWS / Wikimedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mustela_erminea.jpg)
Stephanie Winton, the Canadian Species Initiative Coordinator gives a travelogue presentation on her experience working on reptile conservation projects in Mauritius as the 31st Canada’s New Noah.
Stephanie Winton, the Canadian Species Initiative Coordinator gives a travelogue presentation on her experience working on reptile conservation projects in Mauritius as the 31st Canada’s New Noah.
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