
The spotted turtle is one of 53 species that may gain protection of the Endangered Species Act. Photo courtesy Mike Rubbo/New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
Protection sought for 53 species
By Summit Voice
SUMMIT COUNTY — Saying that many amphibians and reptiles are living on the “knife edge” of extinction, conservation advocates last week petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider Endangered Species Act protection for 53 species of snakes, turtles, frogs and salamanders. (more…)
Filed under: biodiversity, endangered species, Environment, wildlife | Tagged: amphibians, Center for Biological Diversity, E O Wilson, endangered species, endangered species act, reptiles, Thomas Lovejoy, United States Fish and Wildlife Service | Leave a Comment »



Breckenridge Destinations supports independent journalism. Click for great deals on vacation lodging in Breckenridge.





Arapahoe Basin supports independent journalism. Click to visit The Legend online.
Powder's falling at Monarch!! Have you reserved your spot yet?


Innovative energy underwrites coverage of energy stories.

