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US FWS to review 70 Pacific region species status
Apr 13 2006, Irani

There are several endangered species that go unprotected, and eventually disappear. On these lines, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will review the status of 70 animals and plants.

If these species need protection under the federal Endangered...

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