Trivia
What was the extinct species on the matching slide?
Velociraptor
What does SARA stand for?
Species at Risk Act
What year was the Act passed?
2002
Was there any federal endangered wildlife protection before SARA?
Yes, but it was limited and spread across many different Acts
Define Extinct
A wildlife species that is no longer in existence
What year did the Act fully come into force?
2004
What is the official list of species protected under SARA called?
Schedule 1
Define Extirpated
A wildlife species that no longer exists in the wild in a certain location
What is the purpose of the Act?
To protect species from becoming extirpated, extinct, endangered, or threatened, and aid in the recovery of species that already are
Complete this quote about Operation Migration - "the wildlife equivalent of ..."
"... putting a man on the Moon"
Define Species of Special Concern
A wildlife species that may become threatened or endangered because of a combination of biological characteristics and identified threats
How long is the waiting period for a species to be added to the Schedule 1 list?
9 months
How many species are listed under Schedule 1 of SARA as of Dec 31, 2023?
662
What does COSEWIC stand for?
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada
When can SARA be applied to provincial land?