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Status of the short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) in Alberta : update 2004

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This wildlife status report looks at the eastern short-horned lizard, Alberta's only native lizard species. Scattered populations of these small, well-camouflaged lizards are found on... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the eastern short-horned lizard, Alberta's only native lizard species. Scattered populations of these small, well-camouflaged lizards are found on sparsely-vegetated slopes in canyons and coulees in the extreme southeastern parts of the province. The species has been designated as vulnerable in Canada and may be at risk in Alberta. This report was prepared as a review of current information relevant to the determination of the status of this species in Alberta. It 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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Status of the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the long-toed salamander, one of two salamander species found in Alberta. It is mostly found along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and is usually... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the long-toed salamander, one of two salamander species found in Alberta. It is mostly found along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and is usually associated with low mountain passes or river valleys. A lack of long-term data makes assessing population trends for the salamander difficult. 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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Status of the Canadian toad (Bufo hemiophrys) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the Canadian toad, one of three species of the genus Bufo found in Alberta (the other species being the western toad and the great plains toad). Once a common... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Canadian toad, one of three species of the genus Bufo found in Alberta (the other species being the western toad and the great plains toad). Once a common inhabitant of the northern interior plains, the population of this species in the province has experience a sharp decline recently, and populations in other areas of its range may be declining as well. This report summarizes current and historical information on the Canadian Toad in Alberta, as a step in reviewing the status of the species in the province. It 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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Status of the eastern short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma douglassii brevirostre) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the the eastern short-horned lizard, which is Alberta's only native lizard species. Scattered populations of these small, well-camouflaged lizards are found on... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the the eastern short-horned lizard, which is Alberta's only native lizard species. Scattered populations of these small, well-camouflaged lizards are found on sparsely-vegetated slopes in canyons and coulees in the extreme southeastern parts of the province. Short-horned lizards have been added to the list of species which may be at risk in Alberta. 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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