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A precarious perch

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Ammocrypta pellucida, a small perch, was designated a threatened species in 1994 by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The fish is threatened by pollution, damming and urban development. It lives on sandy bottoms in shallow water.

Author: Wake, Winifred (Cairns)
Publisher: Canadian Nature Federation
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1999
Behavior, Perch

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A short-horned lizard suit of armor

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A simple project for children is the short-horned lizard suit of armor, which can be fabricated using cardboards, crayons and strings. Children can have fun and be made more aware of importance of these lizards to the environment with this easy project.

Author: Wake, Winifred (Cairns)
Publisher: Canadian Nature Federation
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1998
Early childhood education, Environmental education, Activity programs (Education)

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Short end of the stick: both of Canada's short-horned lizard species are on the endangered list

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Canada's pygmy short-horned lizard and the eastern short-horned lizard have been included in the endangered species list due to habitat destruction. These lizards prefer the transition zone between grasslands and badlands.

Author: Wake, Winifred (Cairns)
Publisher: Canadian Nature Federation
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1998
Environmental aspects, Natural history, Lizards

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Subjects list: Canada, Endangered species
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