71.   Federal officials have suggested removing the bald eagle from the endangered species list because its numbers have increased, but Kovacs urged caution.

72.   Now, with their numbers soaring, the butterflies are being reintroduced to their native southern Florida habitat and could be off the endangered species list in two years.

73.   Proposes limits on the ability of environmental groups to get rare plants and animals added to endangered species list.

74.   The animal eventually is expected to be removed from the federal endangered species list, but federal officials must first approve a state management plan submitted earlier this year.

75.   The eight-acre plot of land is also home to the St. Thomas tree boa, listed on the federal endangered species list.

76.   The Makahs want to hunt Gray whale, once nearly extinct, but now removed from the U.S. endangered species list.

77.   The right whale was placed on the endangered species list because of its losing battle for survival with tankers and fishing nets.

78.   The stakes are even higher because it involves an adored animal whose graduation from the endangered species list is considered one of the great victories of animal conservation.

79.   The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to decide next month whether to put the animal on the endangered species list.

80.   Poachers greedy for rhino horns, which fetch premium prices in Asia where they are considered aphrodisiacs, have succeeded in placing the animals on the endangered species list.