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23 Species Potentially Lost on Prince Edward Island

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

23 species may have disappeared from Prince Edward Island, though they may exist elsewhere.
2020 State of Wildlife report assessed 5,641 species and is produced every decade.
About 40% of species are of higher concern, including piping plover and monarch butterfly.
Landscape has transformed since the 1700s, and the Canada jay is listed as a concern due to limited habitat.

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Story summary

23 species may have disappeared from Prince Edward Island, though they may exist elsewhere.
2020 State of Wildlife report assessed 5,641 species and is produced every decade.
About 40% of species are of higher concern, including piping plover and monarch butterfly.
Landscape has transformed since the 1700s, and the Canada jay is listed as a concern due to limited habitat.