The Conversation·2026-10-01 20:42· 2026-10-01FeaturedRecommendation91.12

3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

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The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

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