Bats

Comments on potential SARA listing of three migratory bats

Lausen, C., Olson, C., Holroyd, S. & Ray, J.


WCS Canada comments on the addition of three migratory bats -- Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, and Silver-haired Bat -- to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act), as Endangered.

Abstract

In this submission, we provide general comments about the assessment, our recommendation in support of listing as soon as possible, and provide some high-level insights on Critical Habitat identification.

Recommended citation

Lausen, C., Olson, C., Holroyd, S. & Ray, J. (2024). Comments on potential SARA listing of three migratory bats. Wildlife Conservation Society Canada [WCS Canada]. https://wcscanada.org/resources/comments-on-potential-sara-listing-of-three-migratory-bats/

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