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A species of concern is any species
of animal that is not endangered
or threatened, but could easily become so
because of low numbers, habitat loss, or other
problems. A species of concern is a step away from being threatened. |
| The whimbrel is a species of concern in Maine. It became a species
of concern due to habitat loss and pollution of the shores. Species
of concern is part of the Endangered Species Act.
This contains categories of animals that are in trouble (species of
concern, threatened, endangered, and extinct) and laws that say you can't do federal projects that would
destroy the habitat of these species. |
Some
of the Species Of Concern in Maine:
Birds:
Least Bittern
Whimbrel
Common Tern
Bicknell's Thrush
Rusty Blackbird
Mammals:
New England
Cottontail
Lynx
Southern Flying Squirrel
Reptiles:
Amphibians:
Northern Leopard
Frog
Spring Salamander
Four-toed Salamander
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