Environmentalists and DNR agree to restrict trapping and protect endangered Canada lynx
Judge’s order settles debate over preventing inadvertent harm to elusive forest cat.
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Northern long-eared bats in Minnesota declared endangered
Decision will put new rules in place to preserve habitat for species hit hard by white-nose syndrome. Some politicians say protection efforts are a burden to loggers and other industries.
Federal judge puts Minnesota’s wolves back on Endangered Species list
Gray wolves in Minnesota have been a topic of controversy for years. In 2021, they were removed from the Endangered Species Act, but this decision was recently reversed, once again granting them protection. Learn more about the history and current status of gray wolves in Minnesota and other states.
Environmental groups sue to stop PolyMet over endangered species
A coalition of northern Minnesota environmental groups has sued the federal government citing a failure to protect critical habitat for endangered Canada lynx and the northern long-eared bat.
Federal government removes Endangered Species protection for gray wolves
Department of the Interior says iconic species has met recovery goals, while advocates say the decision is not justified, and pledge legal action.
Public Input Sought on Designating Minnesota Moose as ‘Endangered’
The federal government has agreed to consider protecting the iconic animals as their population continues to plummet.