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SPECIES IN FOCUS : Baikal Sedge

is a rare tufted perennial plant found only in the dune ecosystems of Yukon and Alaska!

photo: © Logan McLeod

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SPECIES IN FOCUS : Hudsonian Godwits

have flexible, upturned bills that are used probe arctic bogs and tidal mudflats for invertebrates!

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SPECIES IN FOCUS : Whooping Cranes

are the tallest bird in North America with a height of 5 feet and a wingspan of more than 7 feet!

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What are Key Biodiversity Areas?

KBAs are important for wildlife and nature to survive – and thrive. Found across land, freshwater, and marine environments, KBAs are special areas that support rare and threatened species and ecosystems, and key natural processes.

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Volunteer Resources

Want to contribute to the conservation and stewardship of a KBA near you? Find ways you can help on our Volunteer page.

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KBAs in focus : EASTERN CAPE SABLE ISLAND (NS016)

This KBA is the southernmost accessible point of Nova Scotia and represents an important stopping point for many bird species making their spring and fall migrations, especially shorebirds!

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