The Trump administration is moving to weaken a key Endangered Species Act protection by redefining what counts as the illegal “take” of endangered animals, according to an internal memo.

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The Trump administration is moving to weaken a key Endangered Species Act protection by redefining what counts as the illegal “take” of endangered animals, according to an internal memo. Under the new interpretation, accidental deaths or injuries — such as whales struck by ships or bats killed when trees are cut down — would no longer be considered violations unless the animals were intentionally targeted. Source: NYT