Endangered Animals in Canada:
Mammals:
* Vancouver Island Marmot: Found only on Vancouver Island, this small, social marmot is threatened by habitat loss and predators.
* Eastern Woodland Caribou: This subspecies of caribou is facing extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and predation.
* North Atlantic Right Whale: This critically endangered whale faces threats from ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and noise pollution.
* Wood Bison: While populations are increasing, the wood bison is still considered endangered, and their habitat is fragmented and under threat.
* Mountain Gorilla: While not endemic to Canada, the mountain gorilla is a critically endangered species and the Toronto Zoo participates in breeding programs.
Birds:
* Whooping Crane: This iconic crane is facing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and collisions with power lines.
* Piping Plover: This small, shorebird is threatened by habitat loss and disturbance from humans.
* Roseate Tern: This elegant seabird is facing threats from habitat loss, predation, and climate change.
* Peregrine Falcon: Although their numbers have rebounded, peregrine falcons are still listed as endangered in Canada.
* Loggerhead Sea Turtle: This species is endangered due to habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and pollution.
Fish:
* Atlantic Salmon: Due to habitat loss, overfishing, and pollution, several Atlantic salmon populations are endangered.
* Sturgeon: All five sturgeon species in Canada are threatened by overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution.
* Green Sturgeon: This species is facing severe threats from habitat loss, overfishing, and dams.
* Burbot: The burbot is facing threats from habitat loss, overfishing, and pollution.
Invertebrates:
* Monarch Butterfly: This iconic butterfly is facing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.
* Karner Blue Butterfly: This rare butterfly is threatened by habitat loss and the decline of its host plant, wild lupine.
* Rusty-patched Bumble Bee: This bee has suffered drastic population declines due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.
Endangered Plants in Canada:
* Small-flowered Sand Verbena: This rare plant is threatened by habitat loss and invasive species.
* Ram's Head Lady's Slipper: This iconic orchid is threatened by habitat loss and overcollection.
* Western Prairie Fringed Orchid: This rare orchid is threatened by habitat loss and degradation.
* Coastal Dune Tansy Aster: This beautiful plant is threatened by habitat loss and invasive species.
* Cumberland Wild Lettuce: This rare plant is threatened by habitat loss and overgrazing.
This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights some of the most threatened species in Canada. It is important to remember that the conservation status of these species can change over time.
For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) website: [https://www.cosewic.ca/](https://www.cosewic.ca/)