Endangered Species Act: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

Nov. 2, 2026

News •

Endangered Species Act rollbacks could hit NC wildlife hard. Here's what to know • Nov. 1, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (The Raleigh News & Observer)

After Endangered Species Act changes, NC’s unique animals may be at risk • Oct. 24, 2026, 10:16 AM ET (The Raleigh News & Observer)

What is 'harm'? How new federal interpretations could affect Louisiana's endangered animals. • Oct. 21, 2026, 1:02 PM ET (The New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Trump is gutting the Endangered Species Act, putting dozens of Illinois species at risk • Oct. 20, 2026, 6:30 AM ET (Chicago Sun-Times)

Facts

Date	1973
Location	United States

Photos and Videos

A bald eagle on a white column with a blue ribbon labeled national bird, against a faded U.S. map background.

See All Videos and Images →

Topics

endangered species Today in History—June 28: A Milestone Moment for Bald Eagles threatened species wildlife conservation Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act USA PATRIOT Act No Child Left Behind Chinese Exclusion Act Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Americans with Disabilities Act Brady Law Defense of Marriage Act G.I. Bill

Dig Deeper: More Articles That Discuss This Topic

endangered species: The United States Endangered Species Act