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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has declared 21 species extinct, sounding an alarm on the urgent need for conserving imperiled species. The declaration comes as a wake-up call to the importance of protecting endangered species before it's too late. The species include two types of freshwater fish, 10 birds, and the Little Mariana fruit bat. The USFWS emphasizes that the loss of these species underscores the critical role of conservation efforts in preventing further extinctions. This announcement has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the need for better engagement with private landowners. The declaration by US wildlife officials serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat to biodiversity and the pressing need for proactive conservation measures.
It's tragic whenever species are declared extinct. But it's not because of insufficient federal funds. I do a deep dive @IWF on the Endangered Species Act, a law that turns 50 in December, and why only 3% of listed species ever get recovered + listed. https://t.co/kMQsawpeIX
An #Endangered whale #Species is speeding towards extinction https://t.co/4Ao12lIchL
The species has been spotted alive in California waters just a few times. https://t.co/degOBi5LoZ
U.S. Endangered Species List Gets 21 Species Smaller (in the Bad Way) https://t.co/EYRPX8Ocsm https://t.co/donZTNtFF8
US wildlife officials declare 21 species extinct, removes them from endangered list https://t.co/3PNMbrlcoA
US declares 21 endangered species EXTINCT: Two types of freshwater fish, 10 birds and the Little Mariana fruit bat are officially lost https://t.co/OUooA1LOcw https://t.co/ZBpZqLzYgs
The USFWS says 21 species have gone extinct. New Scientific American article on the ESA conceded, "The trouble is that many animals and plants aren't getting that help...because private landowners are alienated by the ESA instead of engaged with it..." https://t.co/ZoqupyG2xX
Can we save every species from extinction? https://t.co/2iyH3OMhIk
21 species across 16 states are now considered extinct according to US wildlife officials https://t.co/mPdLrrOVvt https://t.co/MRDA0EAx98
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared 21 species extinct, saying this is “a wake-up call on the importance of conserving imperiled species before it’s too late.” https://t.co/vB0QlTAcrR https://t.co/YEBU5eyCUu