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The Eastern monarch butterfly has long been thought to be in peril, but new studies indicate that its U.S. populations are not in decline. Scientists say the biggest threat the species faces is from well-meaning people who breed the butterflies at home and release them.


A new study examining nearly a half century of logging in Ontario and Quebec warns the practice has left forests in the provinces severely depleted — and put the majestic woodland caribou at risk.

The monarch butterflies aren't alone, either. Two subspecies of western bumblebee are being classified as threatened as well.

“Logging rules in Alberta are pretty antiquated – companies have a lot of sway,” Villeneuve said. “The rules they created 60 years ago are probably not sound, scientifically.”

“Logging rules in Alberta are pretty antiquated – companies have a lot of sway,” Villeneuve said. “The rules they created 60 years ago are probably not sound, scientifically.”

Nature Trust launches campaign to protect local corridor

A failure to protect Canada’s last wild-born northern spotted owl reveals cracks in the country’s species-at-risk law

The landmark law has served as both sword and shield.

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Caribou in danger