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Status of the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the anatum subspecies of the peregrine falcon, which is found in Alberta. The peregrine falcon experienced near-extinction in the province, and in North... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the anatum subspecies of the peregrine falcon, which is found in Alberta. The peregrine falcon experienced near-extinction in the province, and in North America, due to the indiscriminate use of organochlorine pesticides such as DDT after World War II. However, the species has made a significant comeback in recent years, although it is still listed as endangered in both Canada and Alberta. This report reviews and summarizes information on the status of the anatum peregrine falcon in Alberta, as a step in reviewing the status of the subspecies in the province. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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The status of Alberta wildlife

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the 1996 edition of the Status of Alberta Wildlife represents a substantial improvement in the knowledge base of wild species in Alberta. A total of 483 species of birds, mammals, amphibians,... More ≫

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the 1996 edition of the Status of Alberta Wildlife represents a substantial improvement in the knowledge base of wild species in Alberta. A total of 483 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles species have been the subject of research for this edition.

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Rare wildlife and plant conservation studies in sandhill and sand plain habitats of southern Alberta

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Sandhill habitats contain a major concentration of significant features, including numerous rare, threatened and endangered species of plants and animals. Based on recommendations from previous... More ≫

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Sandhill habitats contain a major concentration of significant features, including numerous rare, threatened and endangered species of plants and animals. Based on recommendations from previous studies on reptiles and amphibians and rare plants in Alberta's grasslands and parkland natural regions, a broad study on sandhill habitats was undertaken in 1987. The study area encompassed all sand plains and sandhill habitats from the Red Deer River south to the United States boundary, west to highway 2 and east to the Saskatchewan border. In addition, several sites north of the Red Deer River north to the David Lake area were investigated. Research in 1987 was undertaken on rare, threatened and endangered wildlife and plants. Rare, threatened and endangered plants were studied to map their distributions, and to assess the degree to which dune stabilization was occurring and how this affected native plants. Recommendations were developed for the management of key habitats and significant...

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