Endangered and Threatened Species: Two Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species

Key Points

• 1Two specific species were evaluated but found not to meet the legal requirements for endangered or threatened species status
• 2Without this federal listing, these species will not receive automatic legal protections that prevent hunting, habitat destruction, or commercial use
• 3The decision is based on scientific assessments of population numbers, habitat threats, and the species' ability to survive
• 4This is a proposed rule, meaning the public has the opportunity to comment and provide additional information before the decision becomes final
• 5State and local governments may still choose to protect these species under their own wildlife laws if they decide to do so

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