President Trump signed an executive order on September 4, 2026, to evaluate the status of the endangered wolf population.
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October 5, 2026
Federal Endangered Species Act Rules ChangedThe U.S. government finalized new regulations modifying how habitats and species are protected nationwide.
October 2, 2026
Agencies Removed Endangered Species Harm DefinitionFederal wildlife officials finalized a rule requiring intentional action to constitute a take under the ESA.
October 1, 2026
NOAA Recorded 76 Large Whale Entanglements in 2025Federal data shows whale entanglement rates in 2025 remained consistent with long-term historical averages.
September 28, 2026
Fish and Wildlife Service Initiated Spotted Skunk ReviewThe federal agency has launched a year-long assessment to determine if the plains spotted skunk requires legal protection.
September 27, 2026
United States Postal Service Issued Squirrel StampsThe new Forever stamps feature illustrations of eastern chipmunks and gray and red squirrels.
September 18, 2026
Former Officials Opposed Endangered Species Act ChangesSeven former federal wildlife experts joined forces to challenge new interpretations of endangered species protections.
