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Endangered species: Marmot 101
The Labrador duck is long gone and the wild Vancouver Island marmot is struggling to bounce back, but the whooping crane, the swift fox and the bison are actually making comebacks. With more than 30 species already gone and over 400 species of plants and animals at risk, Canada is starting to get serious about protecting its endangered species. Let's hope it's not too late.
Program: As It Happens
Broadcast Date: April 9, 2003
Guest(s): Andrew Bryant
Host: Shelia Coles
Duration: 8:59
Last updated: January 10, 2013
Page consulted on January 10, 2013
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