Trump is gutting the Endangered Species Act. These 10 species show what’s at stake.

The Trump administration is implementing regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act, a law previously described by the Supreme Court as the most comprehensive national legislation for species preservation. These federal protections have historically been credited with the recovery of nearly 300 species in the United States, including the bald eagle and the American alligator.

The current policy adjustments have drawn criticism from environmental advocates who argue the changes weaken the act's effectiveness. The debate centers on the potential impact these revisions will have on the future survival of vulnerable wildlife, with critics highlighting specific species as indicators of what is at stake under the new federal guidelines.