The dunes sagebrush lizard, found only in the oil-rich Permian Basin, was classified as endangered two years ago.

The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.

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Experts say it should've been in the dunes, not the surf.

Blue-tongue lizards and sulfur-crested cockatoos are among the native animals frequently smuggled overseas. While the number of live animals seized by the Australian Government has tripled since 2017, ...

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Blue-tongue lizards and sulphur-crested cockatoos are among the native animals frequently smuggled overseas. While the number of live animals seized by the Australian Government has tripled since 2017 ...