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About ESA
What is my status?
Classifications
Karner Blue Butterfly
Penalties
100

What are the two main federal agencies that implement the Endangered Species Act? 

USFWS, NOAA 

100

Is the ivory billed woodpecker threatened, endangered, or extinct? 

Extinct
100

This category of animal-species includes those that are not in existence at all.

The Extinct Species

100

What do Karner Blue Butterflies feed on? 

Wild Lupine Leaves 

100

Will you be penalized for a biological experimental population?

No, this is an exception

200

What year was the Endangered Species Act enacted?

1973

200

Is the streaked horn lark threatened or endangered? 

Threatened 

200
This category includes species that are in the immediate probability of becoming extinct. These species require protection to exist.
The Endangered Species
200

What does habitat management of Karner blues depend on?

periodic wildfires 

200

Is the destruction of critical habitat included in the 'taking' of ESA species?

Yes

300

Which group maintains a worldwide list of endangered species?

USFWS

300
Is the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana threatened, endangered, or extinct? 

Endangered 

300
This is that category of species that are adequate in numbers, but are facing high-risk in their natural surroundings that can lead to the probability of extinction.
The Threatened Species
300

Where is the largest population of Karner Blues found? 

Necedah Wildlife Refuge 

300

What is the most usual outcome as a penalty?

 Fish, wildlife and plants illegally taken, possessed, sold, or purchased may be confiscated

400

Which group is responsible for the stewardship of the nation’s ocean resources and their habitat?

NOAA

400
Is the Williams side-necked turtle threatened, endangered, or extinct? 

Threatened 

400
They are not a threatened species, but are at risk because of their natural declining numbers.
The Vulnerable Species
400

What is a way biologists work to conserve this species in the wild?

Recovery of habitat, further research on habitat management 

400

What is the penalty for a criminal violation?

Imprisonment and fine of up to $50,000

500

What group implements key portions of the ESA including the regulating of all pesticides in the U.S.?

Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)

500

Is the Golden Toad threatened, endangered, or extinct? 

Extinct

500

What is Yanke's favorite animal? 

three-banded armadillo, little brown bat, thirteen-lined ground squirrel 

500

What insect does the Karner blue butterfly have a symbiotic relationship with? 

Ants 

500

What category of violation can receive a fine of $12000-$25000?

Civil Violation