The U.S. Endangered Species Act has prevented the extinction of 99% of the species it protects since 1973. Iconic recoveries include the bald eagle and American alligator across the United States.
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What the U.S. Endangered Species Act Has Achieved (So Far) - Animals Around The Globe

99% species protected
Fewer Than 500 nesting pairs in 1967
Over 15,000 nesting pairs in 2023