Wolverine to be Designated a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection

Wolverines found in the contiguous United States warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act, but a rulemaking to propose the species for protection is precluded by the need to address other higher priority species, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today. The wolverine will be added to the list of candidates for Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection, where its status will be reviewed annually.

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