Perhaps the biggest problem associated with the Endangered Species Act as it currently stands is thatit:a

tends to protect a limited number of organisms.
b. tends to protect plants and some animals, but often under-represents mammals and insects.
c. protects animals whose populations are currently on the increase.
d. currently protects ecosystem diversity.
e. has not been amended since its passage in 1962.


A

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