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Federal Register · December 26, 2024
The title they went with Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Blue Tree Monitor Noisy translates that to

A blue tree monitor from Indonesia is now an endangered species in the US

What happened
The US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the blue tree monitor, a lizard from Indonesia, as an endangered species. This means it will receive protections under the Endangered Species Act.
Why it matters
The US Endangered Species Act makes it illegal to import, export, or sell endangered animals within the US. This listing means that the trade of blue tree monitors, often illegally captured from the wild, will now be subject to federal prosecution. It aims to reduce demand for the species in the US, which is a significant market.
The signal
Watch for enforcement actions against US-based wildlife traffickers attempting to import or sell blue tree monitors, which would indicate the new protections are being actively applied.
If you insist
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