Frequently
Asked Questions
Please Note: Our Web site has lots of information about the Endangered Species Act and what we do to protect species, but it does not have a lot of general information about what species eat, how long they live, etc. For that information, you may want to use a general Web search site such as Google, Yahoo, and alltheweb, among others. Of course, we don't guarantee the quality of information you may find on other Web sites. PDF problems If you are using an older version of Adobe Acrobat (or Acrobat Reader), you may encounter difficulties with some of our pdf documents (such as species recovery plans and older Federal Register notices). If so, be sure you update your copy of Acrobat Reader. The most recent versions can be downloaded free from Adobe, Inc. If you would like to receive a paper copy of a recovery plan, copies of USFWS reports and recovery plans can also be obtained from our regional offices. Species report page problems Species reports and other statistics, as well as species-related Federal Register notices, are housed in a different place from most of our web site. Sometimes you may experience slow or difficult access to those portions due to heavy site traffic. Access is generally better during the early morning or evening hours. What do I do about nuisance or injured wildlife on my property?
How do I report a bird with a band? How can I find information on a particular species?
How can I get a copy of the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants List? What were the first species to be listed? (Federal Register, VOL. 32, No. 48) Where can I find a list of species that have been delisted (removed from the Endangered Species list)? Where can I find information on recovery plans? How can I obtain copyright-free photographs or drawings? How can I get USFWS publications?
Where can I obtain information on the Endangered Species Act? Where can I find out about other wildlife laws? How can I obtain information about C.I.T.E.S, foreign species,or importing and exporting animals? Where can I report suspected illegal activities concerning endangered species? Where can I obtain information on hunting and fishing? How can I get help near me?
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