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The Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973, provides broad protection for species of fish, wildlife and plants that are listed as threatened or endangered in the U.S. or elsewhere.

Black-crowned Night-Heron

The law requires the federal government, based on sound science, to protect endangered and threatened species' habitats and provide programs for the conservation and recovery of those species.

In Pennsylvania, which of the following species is NOT listed as endangered or threatened?

Coastal Plain Leopard Frog
Northeastern Bulrush
Eastern Coyote
Bog Turtle
Indiana Bat
Piping Plover

 

Congratulations for Submitting the Correct Answer!
Name
County
Steph Martin
Mercer
Beth Sheckler
Carbon
Caryn Barrett
Delaware
Sean McCarrthy
Delaware
Brian Reilly
Delaware
Gina Staub
Butler
Shane Billbrough
Delaware
Nicole Bazis
Delaware
Katie Fisher
Delaware
Nicole Hallinan
Delaware

 

Links

PA Fish and Boat Commission's Threatened and Endangered Species in Pennsylvania

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Threatened and Endangered Animals and Plants

Kids Planet: What is the Endangered Species Act?

 

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard
4.9 Environmental Law

 

Activities:

Endangered Means There is Still Time: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Slide Show

Endangered Means There is Still Time: Quiz