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Endangered Species Continued

Myth: Extinction is a “natural” process and we should not worry about it.

Myth: The Endangered Species Act is causing loss of jobs and economic devastation in many areas of the country.

Myth: Thousands of private citizens have been prosecuted for harming or killing endangered species, even when killing occurred accidentally.

Myth: Many irresolvable conflicts with endangered species occur every year, stopping many valuable projects and hindering progress.

Myth: Billions of tax dollars are being spent on endangered species.

Myth: Most endangered species are worthless, insignificant, lower forms of life that have no value to humanity.

Success Stories Made Possible by the ESA

Aleutian Canada Goose

Brown Pelican

Gray Whale

Virginia Big-Eared Bat

Gray Wolf

Small-whorled Pogonia

Bald Eagle

Greenback Cutthroat Trout

Black-Footed Ferret

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