Endangered and Threatened Species: 90-Day Findings for Nine Species

Key Points

• 1The Fish and Wildlife Service is evaluating nine different species to see if they meet the criteria for endangered or threatened status under federal law
• 2This is the first phase of a longer process—the 90-day finding is just an initial review to determine if a full study should be conducted
• 3If species are found to warrant protection, they would receive legal safeguards that restrict hunting, habitat destruction, and other activities that could harm them
• 4The review affects wildlife, conservation groups, and potentially industries or landowners whose activities impact these species' habitats
• 5The public can submit comments on these preliminary findings, and the agency will decide whether to move forward with formal protection proposals

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