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3 days ago · Learn about the factors that threaten biodiversity and the efforts to protect endangered species. Explore the IUCN Red List, the ESA, the CITES, and other systems of species assessment and conservation.
1 day ago · HOUSTON, Texas -- On Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared six species of freshwater mussels found in Central Texas endangered and another threatened. Environmental scientists refer ...
2 days ago · Submitting the Recovering Threatened and Endangered Species Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Report to Congress, which summarizes efforts to recover all species listed as threatened or endangered under NOAA Fisheries' jurisdiction, highlights progress made on recovery efforts for our Species in the Spotlight, including North Atlantic right whales, and ...
1 day ago · Texas is home to more than 50 species of native freshwater mussels. The new rule adds the Guadalupe fatmucket, Texas fatmucket, Guadalupe orb, Texas pimpleback, Balcones spike, and false spike to the endangered listing, meaning the species is in danger of extinction. The Texas fawnsfoot is receiving a threatened listing, which means it is ...
2 days ago · Although the bald eagle was removed from the federal government's list of endangered species in 2007, their status in New Jersey remained state-endangered during the breeding season and state ...
1 day ago · AUSTIN (KXAN) — Seven freshwater mussels found in Central Texas waterways are now classified under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced Monday.. The new ...
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3 days ago · The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is the most significant piece of endangered species legislation and is considered one of the world’s most important conservation laws. The ESA provides for the protection of ecosystems, the conservation of endangered and threatened species, and the enforcement of all treaties related to wildlife preservation.
