Hookless Cactus No Longer Needs Endangered Species Protection
Published Date: 5/29/2025
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Great news! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is officially removing the Colorado hookless cactus from the endangered list because it’s doing much better now. This means fewer rules and protections are needed, saving money and letting nature take its course. The change affects both types of this cactus and shows how smart science helps us celebrate success in protecting plants.
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Colorado Hookless Cactus Delisted
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing the Colorado hookless cactus (the currently listed entity comprising Sclerocactus glaucus and Sclerocactus dawsoniae) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. As a result, the prohibitions and conservation measures provided by the Endangered Species Act, particularly under sections 4 and 7, will no longer apply to the Colorado hookless cactus.
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