The Endangered Species Act (USA)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a law in the United States designed to protect plants and animals at risk of extinction. It supports efforts to recover endangered and threatened species by banning harmful activities like poaching, habitat destruction, and trade. The ESA also provides for the conservation and restoration of their habitats and requires federal agencies to ensure their actions don’t harm these species. In short, it aims to prevent many species from disappearing forever and promote their recovery through legal protections and conservation measures.