Among the species now considered officially extinct are eight birds native to Hawaii.
Gun and hunting rights advocates believe gun control agenda is behind proposed ban on lead ammunition on National Wildlife Refuges.
Since first being listed as endangered, the manatee population has rebounded to over 6,600 individuals.
Conservation group says wind energy push too premature.
Among the species now considered officially extinct are eight birds native to Hawaii.
Gun and hunting rights advocates believe gun control agenda is behind proposed ban on lead ammunition on National Wildlife Refuges.
Since first being listed as endangered, the manatee population has rebounded to over 6,600 individuals.
Conservation group says wind energy push too premature.