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(Wildlife, Flora & Fauna) 3w ago
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Monarch butterflies will not be protected under the Endangered Species Act this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced. Although the agency found that the monarch butterfly qualifies for federal protection under the act, there are 161 other species that are higher priority and in need of the service’s limited funds. The FWS said the iconic black and orange monarch (Danaus plexippus) is “warranted but precluded.” The monarch will be reconsidered every year to see if the priority changes and will make a decision in 2024 whether to classify the species as threatened or endangered. #monarchs #floraandfauna #endangeredspecies https://www.treehugger.com/monarch-butterflies-no-endangered-species-protection-5093398

Monarch Butterflies Aren't Getting Endangered Species Protection

Although they qualify for federal help, monarch butterflies won't get endangered species protection.

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