This land is whose land? (protecting endangered species often poses hardships for humans on whose land they live)

From: Science World | Date: October 20, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

The Stephen's rat is protected by law and thus a man was prevented from building firebreaks on his land, habitat of the rat. His house burned down and he lost everything. Some people think we should let some species die out, but others say all must be saved as links to other living things.

Should endangered species be saved at all costs? Join the debate as Congress decides whether to make major changes in the Endangered Species Act.

Yshmael Garcia woke up to the sounds of a crackling blaze at 3 o'clock in the morning on October 27, 1993. As Garcia and his family escaped, they watched ...

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