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Endangered species act of 1973

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Endangered species act of 1973

What does it do

  • Is this animal endangered or threatened?
  • No selling endangered species
  • Land conservation for animal
  • Grants to maintain endangered species
  • Criminal penalties for breaking Act

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  • Signed into law by Pres Nixon Dec 8 1973
  • Prevention of extinction
  • Controlled by two federal agencies 
  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)