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The purpose of this site is to inform and educate the public on the status, and recovery efforts concerning the Nova Scotia populations of American marten (Martes americana) and Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis). Much of the information presented here is aimed at the general public, those interested in the recovery of endangered species and those looking for wildlife conservation educational materials. More information on the American marten and Canada lynx will be available as the site matures and will include current status reports of these species, recovery and action plans, information targeting specific interest groups, pictures, distribution maps, recovery projects, downloadable files and links to other relevant sites. American marten ![]() Resource Document: "How to Avoid Incidental Take Of American Marten While Trapping or Snaring Mink and other Furbearers." View PDF Document in English or French The purpose of this information contained in this document is to reduce injury and mortality to the Endangered American Marten population caused by trapping mink and/or other furbearers. Marten are similar in appearance and habits to mink, and their ranges overlap with other furbearer species, and with each other. Therefore, it is important for trappers to know how to distinguish marten from mink, to recognize their preferred habitat types, and to avoid capturing or harvesting marten. Trappers must also learn what to do if a marten is caught incidentally. NOTE: You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Download Adobe For Free Canada lynx |
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