Experts say several animals that move between Canada and the U.S. could be at risk by weakened habitat protections in the United States, including southern resident killer whales.

Canada August 02, 2026 06:33 PM

The Trump administration is being sued by conservation groups over a change they say will weaken habitat protection for endangered species. In Canada, experts say the move could also harm animals that move between the two countries, including migratory birds and southern resident killer whales.

Experts say several animals that move between Canada and the U.S. could be at risk by weakened habitat protections in the United States, including southern resident killer whales.

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