What is the latest action taken by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) regarding the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit?
On March 5, 2003, the Service listed the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Because of the extreme risk of extinction, this population was given emergency protection under the Act on November 30, 2001, while the Service developed a rule to list the population under normal listing procedures. The Service solicited comments and additional information from the general public, other governmental agencies, the scientific community, industry groups, and other interested parties at the time of the emergency listing.
