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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declares 21 species extinct
- Nearly two dozen endangered species from 16 different states, including Alabama, have been delisted from the Endangered Species Act because they have become extinct or were already extinct at the time of listing.
- The delisted species include birds from Hawaii, some of which haven't been seen in over a century, and mussels found in Alabama. The extinction of these species is a reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts.
- Despite federal protection, the decline of these species couldn't be reversed, highlighting the importance of proactive conservation measures to prevent species from reaching the brink of extinction.
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Federal government declares 21 species extinct
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared 21 species extinct Monday, including 10 birds and two freshwater fish. The species, which the agency removed from the list of those protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to extinction, are part of a list of 23 that were proposed for delisting two years ago. At…
·Washington, United States
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