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The unrestricted exploitation of wildlife has led to the disappearance of many animal (& plant) species at an alarming rate, destroying Earth's biological diversity and upsetting the ecological balance. (UN) |
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A pheasant in Saskatchewan. |
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A swallowtail butterfly in Manitoba, CA. (Papilio canadensis) |
Prairie dogs in Saskatchewan.
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Blue jays in Manitoba.
A cow moose in Manitoba. |
A skunk in Manitoba.
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A subspecies of the swallowtail (papilio machaon britannicus). Photo by Bill Dean - UK. |
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One of several species at risk in Canada, the small white lady's slipper, (Cypripedium candidum). Photo by Mason Brock. |
All photos by PinP, except where otherwise noted. |
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