The eastern hellbender salamander, a culturally significant and ecologically sensitive species in Appalachia, was expected to receive federal endangered status but remains unprotected due to bureaucratic delays. This delay is concerning as climate change and habitat loss threaten the survival of the species, highlighting the need for urgent conservation efforts to protect not just the hellbender but also broader ecosystem health and cultural identity in the region.
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