The One-Word Rule Change
Laws for Cats, Abuse, Conservation Carole Baskin Laws for Cats, Abuse, Conservation Carole Baskin

The One-Word Rule Change

The One-Word Shift Gutting the Endangered Species Act: Why Habitat Protection is Under Fire

For over 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has served as America’s most powerful shield against extinction, saving 99% of protected species from disappearing. However, a silent regulatory shift announced on July 10, 2026, seeks to dismantle this legacy by redefining a single word: "harm"

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The Uninvited Guest
Conservation Carole Baskin Conservation Carole Baskin

The Uninvited Guest

A new CDC study identifies a South American parasite, Dracunculus sp. PantanalBR, currently infecting Florida panthers and bobcats. Genetic analysis reveals a 98-99% match to specimens from Brazil, suggesting the worms may have been introduced through historical puma releases in the Everglades. Learn about the health risks these Brazilian worms pose to the survival of Florida's endangered big cat population.

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