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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amelia Neath

Wolverines may soon get government protection

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

A long-awaited government protection is due to be bestowed upon the North American wolverine after scientists pushed for awareness of the destruction of their habitat.

In a proposal released on Wednesday by the Biden administration, officials outlined that species in danger will meet the requirements if they are affected by the “ongoing and increasing impacts of climate change and associated habitat degradation and fragmentation.”

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