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Husky Energy Endangered Species Program

The Calgary Zoo's Centre for Conservation Research defines reintroduction as an attempt to establish a species in an area of its historical range where it has reached critically low numbers, or has become locally extinct. Scientists project that 50% of species known today could disappear by the end of the century. With a partnership that began in 2003, Husky Energy has become an integral part of the Calgary Zoo’s Endangered Species Reintroduction Research program. As a result of Husky’s continued support, the Centre for Conservation Research has been able to take significant strides towards successfully reintroducing the following species into their natural habitats.

Reintroduction Research

Reintroduction research involves returning a species to its historical range. Find out how endangered species are released back into the wild and learn about the four components of reintroduction research: Evaluation, Captive Breeding & Translocation, Releasing and Monitoring.

Northern Leopard Frog

This frog was once so common across North America that it was frequently used in classroom science experiments. Now, for reasons currently unknown, this Northern Leopard Frog is slowly disappearing from Canada. Read about what the CCR is doing to better understand the Northern Leopard frog populations in Alberta.

Whooping Crane

In the past Whooping Cranes suffered at the hands of hunters and collectors because of their regal beauty. Between 1942 and 2008, this species was brought back from only 16 birds worldwide to an estimated 523 individuals. Read about how researchers are currently using captive breeding and incubation research to increase Whooping Crane populations.

Swift Fox

While its population numbers have increased, the Swift Fox is still considered to be an endangered species on the Canadian prairies. Read about how the Swift Fox became the most successfully reintroduced extinct carnivore in the World, and find out how their populations are currently being researched at the Centre for Conservation Research.

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Many species depend on black-tailed prairie dogs for survival. Unfortunately, over the years Canada's black-tailed prairie dog population has shrunk to only 2% of its former distribution. Learn more about how our researchers are assesing the stability of Canada's remaining black-tailed prairie dog populations in Saskatchewan.

Black-footed Ferret

The Black-footed Ferret was once thought to be globally extinct, but in the 1970’s a small surviving population was found hidden in the prairies of Wyoming. Brought into captive breeding programs, this species is scheduled to be reintroduced to the Canadian grasslands in 2009. Learn more about the Centre’s plans to help return this species to Canada.

Vancouver Island Marmot

The Vancouver Island Marmot is Canada’s most endangered mammal, and is only found in one area of the World – Vancouver Island. Find out how studying marmot behaviour can lead to more effective captive breeding programs, and read about how the Centre for Conservation Research is filling in knowledge gaps through essential research efforts.

Burrowing Owl

The Burrowing Owl is North America’s only terrestrial owl. As a result of successful captive breeding and reintroduction efforts, the species is slowly being reintegrated into its natural ecosystems. Read about how researchers are constructing artificial burrows for these owls and about the vital role they play in reintroducing this species to the Prairies.