are owls endangered in kentucky?
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In Kentucky, Barn Owls are a species of special concern (one step away from being endangered) due to loss of habitat and nesting sites.
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State and federal laws protect all Idaho owls. However, no state or federal laws adequately protect important habitat associated with owls and some species of greatest conservation need find themselves on unprotected land at risk for development.
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Armadillos are becoming commonplace in Kentucky with sightings in west Kentucky and as far east as Lexington. The animal is typically native to western states like Texas and Oklahoma.
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Conservation and Management The Florida burrowing owl is classified as State Threatened by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This means that taking, possessing, or selling burrowing owls, their nests (i.e., burrows), or eggs is prohibited without a permit (68A-27 F.A.C.).
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The red wolf is endangered but is the only wolf native to Tennessee. The red wolf is endangered but is the only wolf native to Tennessee. At a recent presentation that I was giving about animals that live in Tennessee, I asked the audience if they thought wolves live in our state.
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There are no federally recognized Indian tribes in Kentucky today. Most Native Americans were forced to leave Kentucky during the Indian Removals of the 1800's. These tribes are not extinct, but except for the descendants of Kentucky Indians who escaped from Removal, they do not live in Kentucky anymore.
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Wild pigs are an exotic, invasive species that pose serious threats to wildlife, wildlife habitat, natural areas, agriculture, and Kentucky hunting traditions. Wild pigs are not considered game species in Kentucky. ... Wild pig populations did not naturally expand into Kentucky.
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Two species of bats are currently protected under federal and State endangered species law. ... The northern long-eared bat is protected as a threatened species under both federal and New York State Endangered Species law.
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The United States does not allow private individuals to keep native owls as pets--they may only be possessed by trained, licensed individuals while being rehabilitated, as foster parents in a rehabilitation facility, as part of a breeding program, for educational purposes, or certain species may be used for falconry in ...
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The northern spotted owl is an iconic keystone species which is dependent on large blocks of intact old-growth forests to provide for habitat. The owl was a focal point of the timber wars of the 1980s and early 1990s and was listed as a “threatened” species under the ESA in 1990.
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Seventeen species of bats have been recorded in Virginia. Three (Gray Bat, Indiana Bat, and Virginia-Big-eared Bat) are federally endangered. One (northern long-eared bat) is federally threatened. ... The remaining are non-game protected species in Virginia.
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Although the species is not federally threatened or endangered, it is protected by the federal Mi- gratory Bird Treaty Act and state laws. It is against the law to harm or shoot a Swallow-tailed Kite, take one from the wild, or destroy a nest or eggs.
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The Great Horned Owl is a federally protected species. It is also against the law to kill songbirds and birds of prey.
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Today, Kentucky is home to a growing bear population that offers widespread viewing opportunities in the wild. While the core population is concentrated along the Pine, Cumberland, and Black Mountain areas, bears may now be found throughout the eastern portions of the Commonwealth.
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“Burrowing owls have been declining in parts of its range for decades, due primarily to conversion of its grassland habitat. ... The Western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) is a California Species of Special Concern and is listed as Endangered in Canada and Threatened in Mexico.
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Florida is a year-round home to five species of spectacular owls. Each species has unique features, assist nature's balance and benefits our environment. Florida owls contribute greatly to the control of the rodent population preventing massive infestations of mice, rats, squirrels. Our smaller owls devour insects.