species

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The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Scientists said Crinkle had become the first of her species, which is endangered in the wild, to have her complete genetic code decoded.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

To comply with the law, companies can be required to take actions to avoid harming protected species.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

These combinations do not match any known species from either the Ediacaran or Cambrian periods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Pointed out to the tourists all the red foxes and orcas and grizzly bears that were pushing out native species because it was warm enough for the new animals to live here now.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz