Flammulated owls are one of the endangered species in the South Okanagan.
Image Credit: Wikipedia
September 06, 2014 - 10:34 AM
PENTICTON - The South Okanagan is a vast land full of rare, strange and interesting creatures. And it is known as one of the most at risk regions in all of Canada, according to the South Okanagan-Similkameen Conservation Program.
Most at-risk species can be divided into four categories: Wetlands, grasslands, forests and riparian areas. Here’s a look at some animal friends that are going extinct in the South Okanagan.
How many have you seen this summer?
Check out the slide show below.
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