Pogona vitticeps
Bearded Dragons are native to central Australia and are very popular as…
Island/Common Canary
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The Island Canary (or Atlantic Canary), is a small songbird native to Portugal, Spain, and the Canary Islands (for which the species was named). Wild birds are found in a variety of habitats and primarily eat seeds. Canaries are gregarious, usually nesting and feeding in small groups. The Common… Learn More
Source Sustainability
Does the harvest for wildlife trade or captive
breeding of this species harm wild populations?
Little Cause for Concern
- Easily bred in captivity; wild populations appear to be thriving
Invasion Threat
Does the release or escape of this species into
the wild harm the environment and/or economy?
Little Cause for Concern
- Can colonize new islands, but doesn’t appear to harm native wildlife
Animal Welfare
Does harvest, captive breeding, transport, or
being kept as a pet harm individual animals?
Little Cause for Concern
- Appears to tolerate captivity well
Health Threat
Does this animal pose a health risk to native
wildlife, humans, livestock and agriculture?
Some Cause for Concern
- May carry Psittacosis or Toxoplasma parasites
