A federal license is required for endangered species crossing state lines.

A federal license is required for endangered species crossing state lines.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only for migratory birds
• D. It depends on the species

Answer: (B)

Endangered species protection requires federal authorization to move those animals across state lines. Under the Endangered Species Act, transporting a listed species between states is considered interstate transport and generally needs a permit from the federal agency (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for most terrestrial and freshwater species, or NOAA Fisheries for marine species). This requirement applies to any listed endangered species, not just migratory birds, so a license is needed whenever such a species crosses state borders.

Endangered species protection requires federal authorization to move those animals across state lines. Under the Endangered Species Act, transporting a listed species between states is considered interstate transport and generally needs a permit from the federal agency (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for most terrestrial and freshwater species, or NOAA Fisheries for marine species). This requirement applies to any listed endangered species, not just migratory birds, so a license is needed whenever such a species crosses state borders.