The Endangered Species Act is a U.S. law that was originally passed in 1973. It has been revised since then, but it has the same basic goal: to protect plants and animals from becoming extinct. But what is an endangered species? An animal can be declared as an endangered species if it is threatened by extinction due to some outside factor such as habitat loss or changes in its natural environment.
Protecting Animals from Extinction
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 tries to protect animals from becoming extinct. Since its creation, there have been many revisions to the ESA, but it has always had the same goal: protecting plants and animals from becoming extinct. And while it originated in the United States, countries all over the world have followed suit in adopting similar laws to protect their own endangered species.
An animal can be declared as an endangered species if it is threatened by extinction due to some outside factor such as habitat loss or changes in its natural environment. Once an animal is considered endangered, it receives protection under the ESA. There are two ways that a species can receive protection under the ESA. One way is through a formal petition process where someone submits a written request stating why they believe a species should be protected under this act. The government then reviews the request and decides whether or not they will grant protection status for that species. The second way is by presidential proclamation which means that an animal can be granted protection without having gone through the petition process if there is enough evidence that shows they are threatened by extinction due to some outside factor such as habitat loss or changes in their natural environment.
Today, things like climate change and pollution are posing dangers to many different types of animals around the world. With more than 20 percent of all known species on Earth currently threatened with extinction, we need people willing to speak up for animals struggling against extinction so they don't become just another part of history's past!
How to Protect an Animal from Extinction
If you want to protect an animal from extinction, the first step is to determine if it needs protection. To do this, you need to check to see if it’s on the endangered species list. If your animal is not on the list, then you can try submitting an ESA petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Once they receive your petition, they will evaluate whether or not your animal should be protected under the ESA.
To make sure that the USFWS understands what you are trying to accomplish, give them as much information as possible about why your animal is endangered or threatened with extinction. It is crucial that you thoroughly describe any threats that your animal faces in order for them to understand why they should be protected by the ESA.
Another important thing is documenting any data that supports that animals is endangered or threatened with extinction. For example, if there has been a decline in their population over time or an increase in its natural predators, include those facts in your petition so it can be evaluated by the USFWS.
Another step you can take to protect animals from extinction is, if you know about violations of the ESA, we at Whistleblowers International can help you file a whistleblower complaint. In addition to helping the government enforce the ESA, you could qualify for a monetary reward if the government recovers money as a result of your information.
It may take years for an animal to be granted protection under the ESA but protecting animals from extinction will help ensure their survival for future generations of people and animals alike!
Conclusion
The Endangered Species Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1973 to protect animal species that are at risk for extinction. An endangered species is any species that is threatened with extinction at some point in the future.
The ESA is credited with rescuing the bald eagle, the American alligator, the grizzly bear, the gray wolf, and the humpback whale. It has also contributed to protecting animals as diverse as the ivory-billed woodpecker, the white rhinoceros, and the California condor.
Protection of endangered species is achieved by establishing protective measures such as national wildlife refuges and other conservation areas, by prohibiting hunting or limiting hunting seasons or methods, and by other means, or by blowing the whistle on violations of the ESA.