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Extinction Concerns: 22 Species and One Plant Declared Extinct

Endangered Species Strikeoff

21 Species Removed from List

The Fish and Wildlife Service has made the difficult decision to remove 21 species from the endangered species list. These include birds, a bat, and several mussels. The ivory-billed woodpecker, once the largest woodpecker in the United States, is among the species now declared extinct.

The decision was made after a thorough review of the latest scientific evidence, which indicated that these species have not been seen in many years and are likely extinct. The removal of these species from the list allows the agency to focus its resources on protecting species that still have a chance of recovery.

Extinction Crisis

The extinction of these species is a reminder of the urgent need to protect biodiversity. Human activities, such as habitat loss and climate change, are driving species to extinction at an alarming rate. It is essential that we take action to conserve our natural resources and protect the remaining endangered species.