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U.S. Fails to Protect Wolverines, Again

Another proposal to list wolverines as an endangered species was rejected, amid emerging research about the urgency to protect them.

by |October 29, 2020

Why Endangered Species Matter

The Endangered Species Act is under attack. If we don’t protect endangered species, their extinction will impact our food, water, environment and health.

by |March 26, 2019
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What Are the Biggest Threats to the Endangered Species Act?

The changes currently proposed by Congress and the Trump administration are dangerous for biodiversity. Here’s what you need to know.

by |July 31, 2018