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Threatened and Endangered Species

Nevada

Nevada

Desert Tortoise

Every day, residents, industries, organizations, and agencies call on Nevada WS for help in protecting agriculture, human health and safety, natural resources, and property from damage or threats posed by wildlife.  WS’ professional wildlife biologists respond to these requests with effective, selective, and humane strategies to resolve wildlife conflicts.  WS has responded to requests from State and Federal wildlife agencies to protect sage grouse, desert tortoise, Palmer’s chipmunk, antelope, and bighorn sheep. 

Species Group
Species Protected
Fed Status
State Status
Total Amount Expended
Fish DACE, MOAPA
F/E
2,500
Reptile TORTOISE, DESERT
F/T
10,990
Mammal CHIPMUNK, PALMER'S
S/CP
10,990
Total Species

      3

Total
24,480

F/E – Federal Endangered
F/T – Federal Threatened
S/CP – State Population of Concern

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Last Modified: August 10, 2010