Nova Scotia's Species at Risk: Municipal & Community Stewardship

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There are 5 species at risk including: 1 bird, 1 reptile, 2 mammal, and 1 fish. 

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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum)
National Status - Threatened
Provincial Status - Threatened
Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Vulnerable
Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)
National Status - Special Concern
Provincial Status - not listed
Moose (Mainland Population) (Alces alces americana)
Nationally - not listed
Provincially - Endangered
Atlantic Salmon (Inner Bay of Fundy Population) (Salmo salar) 
National Status - Endangered
Provincial Status - not listed
Visit the Species Status Page for an explanation of national & provincial status.

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