Introduction In five years the Endangered Species Act (ESA) will reach the half-century milestone and yet only 40 U.S. species have graduated from the program as “recovered,” slightly less than one species per year.
Lizards are a varied and historical species of reptiles found all over the planet. There are hundreds of lizard species, all with unique adaptive responses and characteristics.
A new study published in the journal Ecological Indicators assessed pathogens and parasites carried by 118 invasive alien plant and animal species to bridge this knowledge gap. The European and Polish national legislatures regulated the majority of these species.
I. Introduction For too long, the environmental left has pushed a narrative that undeveloped land and wildlife are disappearing. This narrative has justified programs that expand government land ownership and the regulation of natural resources. The current Administration’s “30 by 30” proposal that 30 percent of the nation’s land be conserved by 2030 to protect biodiversity is a good example. However, the reality regarding U.S. lands, habitat, and wildlife is encouraging, with many positive trends. Using actual data, this Special Report will show: