Trump administration plans to remove protections for three turtle species in Alabama that resemble others.
Changes in Endangered Species Protections The Endangered Species Act of 1973 allows for certain species that aren’t classified as “endangered” to still be recognized as “threatened” due to their similarities to species that are actually considered at risk. This classification, known as “appearance” status, is intended to aid the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) […]