Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada

What species are at risk in northern Cape Breton?

The plants and animals of northern Cape Breton include a number of species at risk. Nine of these are now extinct or extirpated such as the woodland caribou. Population studies for some species at risk in the park have been or are being conducted. Many plant species, although not yet officially listed at risk are rare and probably at risk. As assessment of plant populations increases, it is likely that more species will be protected. See this table for a list of animals at risk in the park.

The bearberry willow is an extremely rare plant especially vulnerable to extirpation that may be found in the park.
© Cape Breton Highlands National Park / H. Hinds

Examples of species at risk in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

• American marten
• Canada lynx
• Wood turtle
• Leatherback turtle
• Bicknell's thrush
• Caribou
• Rare Plants