According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, protecting endangered species is important because all living beings, including people, depend on other species for survival.

Camille Fine

USA TODAY

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/21/us-states-endangered-threatened-species/70338230007/

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With over1,300 endangered or threatened species in the United Statestoday, newly compiled data shows the states with the most number of vulnerable populations.

Outforia— an online resource for outdoor recreation that aims to “empower people to connect with nature” with “trusted” reviews, “best local guides and leading regional knowledge” — revealed the state rankings for most endangered species on recordin anew report, which was based on data from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FSW).

The report only includes species with a Spatial Current Range in the FSW’sEnvironmental Conservation Online System (ECOS).

“As theEndangered Species Act(ESA) turns 50 this year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the conservation…