Energy & environment · 18/07/2012

US Fish and Wildlife Service Announces 12-Month Finding on Petition to List Six Sand Dune Beetles as Endangered or Threatened

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a 12-month finding on a petition to list six Nevada sand dune beetle species as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The service has initiated status reviews on four beetle species, finding that they may be warranted for listing due to substantial information presented in the petition.