Endangered Species

The 1966 Endangered Species Preservation Act was the first U.S. law designed to protect endangered species. The act was inspired by the plight of the Whooping Crane, Grizzly Bear, American Alligator, and many other endangered species. The law created a list of endangered domestic fish and wildlife and allowed the federal government to spend up to $15 million per year to buy habitat for listed species
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