Reversing course, USFWS says wolverines not threatened by climate change, no ESA protections needed

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials are withdrawing proposed protections for the snow-loving wolverine after determining the rare and elusive predator is not as threatened by climate change as once thought.

Details on the decision were obtained by The Associated Press in advance of an announcement Thursday.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/us-officials-climate-change-not-a-threat-to-rare-wolverine

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