Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.
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"This is a huge distraction to placate a handful of ranchers and make them believe that wolves are a greater threat than President Trump's own policies."
— Greta Anderson , Activist
"The Mexican grey wolf is not recovered simply because the population has grown."
— Claire Musser , Activist
Key People
Claire Musser is the executive director of the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Greta Anderson is the deputy director of Western Watersheds Project.
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The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.
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