Monarch butterflies are migrating through parts of the South and Midwest as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comment on a proposal to list them as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Why the eastern hellbender salamander is at risk and how you can help save it
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the Eastern hellbender salamander as endangered. Learn about the hellbender’s habitat in Appalachia and what threatens its population.
The Duck River is one of the most endangered rivers in U.S., report shows
The Duck River in Middle Tennessee has been named as one of the most threatened waterways in the U.S.
Wildlife recovery takes decades. Federal wildlife officials are updating 15 Tennessee species’ progress.
These reviews are mandated by the Endangered Species Act, a law passed in 1973 to prevent extinctions — which has been successful for 99% of listed species, according to one study.
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