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U.S. Proposes 760,000 Acres to Protect Yellow-Legged Frog

1/15/2025

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken a significant step to safeguard the foothill yellow-legged frog by proposing the protection of 760,071 acres in California as critical habitat. This vital move comes in response to petitions and lawsuits, aiming to preserve four struggling populations against the threats of habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. Public input will be welcomed from January 14 to March 17, 2025.

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Story summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken a significant step to safeguard the foothill yellow-legged frog by proposing the protection of 760,071 acres in California as critical habitat. This vital move comes in response to petitions and lawsuits, aiming to preserve four struggling populations against the threats of habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. Public input will be welcomed from January 14 to March 17, 2025.