The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has added more species to the list of those considered at-risk. The newly added species include several types of bat, which are facing a severe threat because of White Nose Syndrome. As discussed in this CBC News report, listing the species listed by COSEWIC are covered by the federal Species at Risk law. Environment Minister Peter Kent has indicated that the Species At Risk act is due for overhaul in the coming months.
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