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- 1. { Endangered: The Burrowing Owl English 10-1 ~ “Butterflies Make Better Canaries” Jaclyn Knol
- 2. Extinct - A species no longer in existence anywhere on the planet. Endangered - a species seriously in danger of becoming extinct or extirpated. Extirpated - A species that does not exist in a certain region, or area but still lives in other places. Threatened - A species that is threatened or likely to becoming endangered in the future. Vulnerable - A particular species becoming at risk because of declining numbers, but is not threatened yet. Definitions
- 3. Here are a few facts about the burrowing owl: Located in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Live three to four years The population estimate is less than 1000 pairs in Canada 23-28 cm tall The burrowing owl’s diet varies between small mammals, insects, birds, reptiles and amphibians The burrowing owl lives in holes that were formerly for other small animals, but no longer lived in The Fact’s: Burrowing Owl
- 4. There are many reasons that the burrowing owls have become endangered. A few are listed here: Habitat loss Poisoning from other “pest” animals that have been killed The are prey animals, hunted and hunters Not enough food supply How is the burrowing owl endangered?
- 5. In further research of the burrowing owl, I discovered that it seemed hard for ordinary people to help the. Some facts I found seemed to be hard for most regular farmers to accommodate. Such as the habitat issue; burrowing owls need habitat where they can have their burrows, but those burrows are built by prairie dogs, gophers and more. These animals are nuisances to any regular farmer. And by trying to avoid the holes in their fields, they kill off these nuisances by either poisoning them or ridding of them some other way. The burrowing owls can die from eating the poisoned meat of these poisoned animals. Assessing the Problem
- 6. With living on a farm, I know how annoying these pests can be, so how can farmers provide a place to live for the burrowing owl, without having their fields filled with holes, crops eaten and land destroyed? It is hard to provide a habitat for these owl’s when they could be in danger where they live or if they live in the fields you have crops in. How?
- 7. Here are some ideas for helping the burrowing owls: Instead of letting holes invade your whole field, set off a little part in your pivot corners or along the land of your fence lines where they won’t be harmed Don’t poison your pests, if they are an incredible nuisance, find a different way where they owls won’t be poisoned or harmed Help provide food for them if there is little Provide a friendly environment in the place you choose for them to live. And, if they are taking up the fields you need to use, call Alberta Fish and Wildlife, or the Alberta Birds of Prey. They will help you safely evacuate your area, and relocate the owls somewhere else. Save the Owls! A New Approach
- 8. If we all helped in providing a place for these owls, we could change their future. If you don’t have any land for them to live on, but you still want to help, here are some ideas: 1. Learn more about the burrowing owl and its habitat and what you can do to help it survive, spread awareness in your area of what others can do to help. 2. Support groups and individuals who are working to save the burrowing owl, or help them find a solution 3. Encourage farmers and other landowners not to disturb areas in which burrowing owls live, and if they must, help them contact professionals to help move the owls to a safer location, without harming them. See more at: http://naturecanada.ca/what-we-do/naturevoice/endangered- species/know-our-species/burrowing-owl/#sthash.jMIfDddX.dpuf What Can I Do?!
- 9. There’s still time! Let’s work together to save these owls before it runs out!
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