Garbage in, terns out

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An overview is presented of the roseate tern, the population of which is endangered due to predators attracted to tern environments by the increasing waste of human lifestyle and changes in land use. Approximately 3,500 pairs of terns breed in Northern America, only 90-140 pairs of which are in Canada.

Canada, Birds, Protection of, Bird conservation, Terns, Sea birds, Seabirds

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Weathering the storm: harsh winters have brought the northern bobwhite to the verge of extinction in its Canadian range

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The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada lists the northern bobwhite as an endangered species. The population in Canada has dwindled to approximately 200 quail. Monitoring and management of the present population may help save the species.

Natural history, Ontario, Bobwhite

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Pet alert: the wood turtle is a favourite target of pet trade collectors

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The number of wood turtles is declining due to habitat destruction, increased mortality from "edge predators" and commercial collection activities. The wood turtle is listed under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered species.

Ethical aspects, Turtles, Wild animal trade

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