This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, one the the most influential conservation laws in U.S. history. But, the occasion is marred by 21 species newly classified as extinct.
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Maryland officials join opposition to seismic tests in the ocean
WASHINGTON — Maryland officials have joined a host of congressmen in opposing the Trump administration’s plan to start underwater seismic testing along the Atlantic coast, operations that could lead to increased domestic production of oil and gas, but also could…
Elephants March still draws supporters even after event is canceled
WASHINGTON – The sixth march to protect elephants held in the nation’s capital on Saturday was canceled 30 minutes before it was supposed to start, but a group of about 15 activists and protesters still gathered to show their support.…
New Amur tiger at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
WASHINGTON – The Smithsonian National Zoological Park on March 1 welcomed a new Amur tiger to its “Great Cats” exhibit in a conservation effort to increase the population of the critically endangered subspecies. If all goes well, 6-year-old Nikita will…
Maryland Squirrel Pulled From Endangered List Following Conservation Action
A once at-risk squirrel was taken off the federal endangered species list on Monday.