Lesser Prairie Chicken Lost Federal Protection
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The lesser prairie chicken, known for its captivating mating dances, has lost its federal protection status. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delisted the species, aligning with arguments from Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and industry groups. This decision follows a court ruling last summer and reverses the Biden administrations listing of the bird as threatened in the north and endangered in the south. The original protections, which safeguarded the birds habitats, have been lifted, much to the delight of energy developers and ranchers. However, environmental advocates are challenging the move, fearing it could lead to the birds extinction without Endangered Species Act safeguards.
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