Trump is gutting the Endangered Species Act. These 10 species show what’s at stake.

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By Grist staffOct 8, 2026, 4:45 am108 ptsTrending
The Supreme Court once billed the Endangered Species Act as “the most comprehensive legislation for the preservation of endangered species ever enacted by any nation.” Federal protections have been key to saving nearly 300 U.S. species — including the bald eagle, American alligator, and grizzly bear —…

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