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The Venus flytrap, that iconic carnivorous plant snapping up bugs, is teetering on the brink—nearly 98% of its wild population is gone. Conservationists are now suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to force federal protection under the Endangered Species Act before its last habitats vanish to development. After years of delays and a previous legal setback, the agency recently denied listing the plant, citing insufficient analysis of threats like sea level rise and habitat loss. The Center for Biological Diversity argues the decision was unlawful, pointing to the plant’s narrow range, dependence on fire-dependent ecosystems, and mounting risks from climate change and urban sprawl. This high-stakes legal battle aims to give the Venus flytrap a lifeline before it’s lost forever.

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