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Species at risk

Learn about vulnerable species at risk of disappearing from the province.

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Species at risk

Overview

Alberta’s wild species can often face threats that impact their populations. Such threats may include:

  • changes to habitat
  • disease
  • human-wildlife interactions
  • flood and drought

These threats can impact a species’ population as well as the entire ecosystem that they are a part of. Ongoing assessment of the status and health of wild species populations is a vital step in provincial fisheries and wildlife conservation efforts.

In focus

A swift fox curled up and alert in a patch of tall, brown grass.
Species at risk assessed in Alberta

Review species assessed by the Endangered Species Conservation Committee (ESCC) and its Scientific Subcommittee (SSC).

A greater sage grouse standing in a brown grassy field.
Species at Risk Guide

This guide focuses on species listed as Endangered, Threatened or Species of Special Concern within Alberta.

A grizzly bear cub feeding on plants in a patch of lush green shrubs.
Search for wild species status

Search or download this listing of Alberta's current wild species and their status.

A cluster of dark blue, three-petaled blossoms of the western spiderwort, a plant species at risk.
Species at risk - Resources

Detailed guides and other resources related to the province's at-risk species.

Contact

Connect with Alberta’s Species at Risk Program, Environment and Protected Areas Outreach Services: 

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free in Alberta: 310-3773
Toll free in Canada: 1-877-944-0313
International: 780-944-0313
Email: [email protected]

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