1. Attention Step Endangered species are taking priority over land and property development throughout the entire world, costing private enterprises millions and sometimes billions of dollars; there needs to be a common sense approach to protect endangered species and still let landowners and private organizations build on their property. Every animal that is listed as “endangered” is protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973(ESA). The ESA was signed by President Richard Nixon in 1973(Egendorf 85). Since …showed first 75 words of 244 total…

…showed last 75 words of 244 total…private money are being spent to protect animals. C. The Endangered Species Act protects thirty-three species of insects. But if someone happens to step on one and it is endangered, it can amount to $200,000 in fines and up to one year in jail(Egendorf 85). D. The Endangered Species Act affects everyone under the federal law. It is costing hard working Americans millions of dollars worth of tax money to help protect these species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**