Species status as presented within publications may have changed since the publication date. Current general and detailed status is listed for each species.
Mammals – General
Species at Risk Program reports
No.4 - Survey of the bats of central and northwestern Alberta
- Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 4, prepared by M.J. Vonhof and D. Hobson
No. 12 - Distribution of selected small mammals in Alberta
- Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 12, prepared by L. Engley and M. Norton
No. 31 – Alberta Furbearer Harvest Data
- Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 12, prepared by K.G. Poole and G. Mowat
No. 50 – Carnivores and Corridors in the Crowsnest Pass
- Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 50, prepared by C. Chetkiewicz and M.S. Boyce
No.68 – Survey of Bats in Northeastern Alberta
- Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 68, prepared by A. Hubbs and T. Schowalter
No.69 – Survey Protocol for the Richardson’s Ground Squirrel
- Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 69, prepared by B.A. Downey
American Badger
Scientific name: Taxidea taxus
General status: Sensitive
Detailed status: Data Deficient
Detailed status report
Status of the American Badger (Taxidea taxus) in Alberta
- Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 43, prepared by D. Scobie
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Mammals – General – See Alberta Species at Risk Report 31
- Species at Risk – General: MULTISAR Reports – See Alberta Species at Risk Report 86
Wood Bison
Scientific name: Bison bison athabascae
General status: At Risk
Detailed status: Threatened
Detailed status report
Status of the American Bison in Alberta
- Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 38 (update 2017), prepared by J.S. Nishi
Grizzly Bear
Scientific name: Ursus arctos
General status: At Risk
Detailed status: Threatened
Detailed status report
A status report on Alberta’s grizzly bear population and habitat, prepared by an independent scientist, establishes a new baseline of information for the province.
The report uses data collected from the advanced technique on DNA surveys, satellite habitat mapping and other information regarding populations and habitat.
Report findings
The report estimates 691 grizzly bears ranging in density from five to 18 bears per 1,000 square kilometres. Some local populations with significant habitat alteration may be declining; other populations appear stable.
Status of the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) in Alberta
- Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 37 (Update 2010), prepared by M. Festa-Bianchet
Recovery plans and summaries
To view the 2020 Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan prepared by Alberta Environment and Parks, see:
- Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan
For more information, contact: Paul Frame, Provincial Carnivore Specialist
Species at Risk 2012-13 Recovery Action Summary: Grizzly Bear
Species at Risk Program reports
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 10, prepared by T. Augustyn
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Mammals – General – See Alberta Species at Risk Report 50
- Species at Risk – General: SHARP Reports – See Alberta Species at Risk Report 50, 89, 90 and 107
Also see:
- Alberta BearSmart
- Grizzly Bear Research
Northern Myotis
Scientific name: Myotis septentrionalis
Other common names: northern bat, northern long-eared bat
General status: Endangered
Detailed status: Data Deficient
Draft recovery plan
Alberta Species at Risk Recovery Plan No. 49, prepared by the Alberta government.
Detailed status report
Status of the Northern Myotis (Myotis septentrionalis) in Alberta: Update 2009
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 03 Update 2009, prepared by C. Lausen
Archived detailed status report
Status of the Northern Long-eared Bat in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 3, prepared by M.C. Caceres, M.J. Pybus
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Mammals – General – See Alberta Species at Risk Reports 4 and 68
Ord’s Kangaroo Rat
Scientific name: Dipodomys ordii
General status: At Risk
Detailed status: Endangered
Status of the Ord’s Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ordii) in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 4, prepared by D.L. Gummer
Fact sheet
Recovery plan and action summary
Alberta Ord’s Kangaroo Rat Recovery Plan
Alberta Species at Risk Recovery Plan No. 31, prepared by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
For more information, contact: Joel Nicholson, Species at Risk Biologist
Alberta Ord’s Kangaroo Rat Recovery Action Summary 2014–15
Species at Risk program reports
No. 63 - Distribution of Ord’s Kangaroo Rats in Southeastern Alberta
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 63, prepared by D.L. Gummer and S.E. Robertson
No. 113 – Monitoring Protocol for the Ord’s Kangaroo Rat
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 63, prepared by D.J. Bender, D.L. Gummer and R.E. Dzenkiw
No. 125 – Beneficial Management Practices for Ord’s Kangaroo Rat in Alberta
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 125, prepared by K.J. Kissner
No. 131 – Translocation Protocol for the Ord’s Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ordii)
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 131, prepared by D.J. Bender, R. Dzenkiw and D.L. Gummer
No. 136 – An Occurrence-based Habitat Model for the Ord’s Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ordii) in Alberta
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 136, prepared by D.J. Bender, D.L. Gummer, R. Dzenkiw and J.A. Heinrichs
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Species at Risk – General: MULTISAR Reports – See Alberta Species at Risk Report 117
Updated: August 27, 2018
Red-tailed Chipmunk
Scientific name: Tamias ruficaudus
General status: Sensitive
Detailed status: Not at Risk
Detailed status report
Status of the Red-tailed Chipmunk(Tamias ruficaudus) in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 19, prepared by R. Bennett
Swift Fox
Scientific name: Vulpes velox
General status: At Risk
Detailed status: Endangered
Detailed status report
Status of the Swift Fox (Vulpes velox) in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 7, prepared by S.E. Cotterill
Fact sheet
Recovery plan
Alberta Swift Fox Recovery Plan 2006-2011
Alberta Species at Risk Recovery Plan No. 14, prepared by the Alberta Swift Fox Recovery Team
For more information, contact: Joel Nicholson, Species at Risk Biologist
Species at Risk program reports
No. 24 - Census of Swift Fox (Vulpes velox) in Canada and Northern Montana: 2000-2001
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 24, prepared by A. Moehrenschlager and C. Moehrenschlager
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Species at Risk – General: MULTISAR Reports See Alberta Species at Risk Reports 86, 117 and 141
Western Small-footed Bat
Scientific name: Myotis ciliolabrum
General status: Sensitive
Detailed status: Species of Special Concern
Detailed status report
Status of the Western Small-footed Bat (Myotis ciliolabrum) in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 64, prepared by C. Lausen and T. Schowalter
Management plan
Western Small-footed Bat Conservation Management Plan
Alberta Species at Risk Conservation Management Plan No. 6, prepared by L. Wilkinson
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Mammals – General – See Alberta Species at Risk Reports 4, 12 and 68
- Species at Risk – General: MULTISAR Reports
Wolverine
Scientific name: Gulo gulo
General status: May be at Risk
Detailed status: Data Deficient
Detailed status report
Status of the Wolverine (Gulo gulo) in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 2, prepared by S. Petersen
Fact sheet
Species at Risk Program reports
No. 32 - Measuring Wolverine Distribution and Abundance in Alberta
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 32, prepared by G. Mowat
No. 71 – Testing Methods for Detecting Wolverine
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 71, prepared by G. Mowat, C. Kyle and D. Paetkau
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Species at Risk – General: SHARP Reports – See Alberta Species at Risk Reports 89, 90 and 106
Woodland Caribou
Scientific Name: Rangifer tarandus caribou
General Status: At Risk
Detailed Status: Threatened
Detailed status report
Status of the Woodland Caribou in Alberta – Update 2010
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 30 (Update 2010), prepared by D. Cichowski
Archived status report
Status of the Woodland Caribou in Alberta
Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 30, prepared by E. Dzus
Recovery plans and summaries
Alberta Woodland Caribou Recovery Plan 2004/05 – 2013/14
Alberta Species at Risk Recovery Plan No. 4, prepared by the Alberta Woodland Caribou Recovery Team
Species at Risk Program reports
No. 23 – 2000/2001 Progress Report on Caribou Research in West Central Alberta
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 23, prepared by T. Szkorupa
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 33, prepared by G.A. Sanchez-Azofeifa and R. Bechtel
No. 48 – Caribou Range Recovery in Alberta: 2001/02 Pilot Year
Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 48, prepared by T. Szkorupa
Related information
Additional information for this species is available at:
- Caribou Range Planning
- Wildlife Sensitivity Maps – Data Sets – Industrial operators, government departments and the general public may review the following caribou-related wildlife sensitivity feature layers:
- Caribou Range Key Range Layer (Came into effect April 1, 2013)
- Caribou Zone Key Wildlife Layer (Expires March 31, 2013)