Endangered and Threatened Species: Endangered Species Status for the Blue Tree Monitor
Summary
The government is proposing to officially list the blue tree monitor, a type of lizard, as an endangered species, which would provide legal protection to prevent its extinction. This means the species would get special protections under federal law, and people would face restrictions on hunting, trading, or harming these animals.
Key Points
- 1The blue tree monitor lizard is being proposed for endangered species status due to habitat loss and other threats to its survival
- 2Once protected, it would be illegal to hunt, capture, or trade blue tree monitors without a special permit from the government
- 3The regulation affects anyone involved in the pet trade, zoos, research institutions, and land developers in areas where these lizards live
- 4People have until August 16, 2025 to submit public comments about whether they support or oppose this protection
- 5If approved, this protection would help preserve the species and could require habitat restoration in areas where blue tree monitors live
Key Dates
July 16, 2025
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