Canada’s iconic snowy owl is in serious trouble. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has officially labeled the species as threatened, marking a critical milestone for Quebec’s provincial bird and one of North America’s most recognizable raptors. The designation came after scientific evidence showed snowy owl numbers have dropped by more than 40 percent over the past 24 years. That’s three full generations of these Arctic hunters disappearing from Canadian skies. “Over that period of time, the snowy owl has been seen to decline by over 40 per cent. That means it meets the criteria for … Continue reading Snowy Owl Population Drops 40% in 24 Years as Canada Declares the Arctic Predator Threatened