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- Northern map turtle
- Shoal chub
- Broad-headed skink
Threatened Kansas species recovering
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is recommending delisting of a turtle, lizard and fish
State officials in Kansas have announced that the numbers of three threatened wildlife species are increasing after conducting reviews. The state of Kansas lists the northern map turtle (Graptemys geographica), shoal chub (Macrhybopsis hyostoma) and broad-headed skink (Plestiodon laticeps) as threatened. But in a recent five-year review, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) found that populations of these animals had gone up. As a result, the agency is recommending delisting the fish and two reptile species. KDWP is now seeking public comment on the proposal.
Header Image: Northern map turtles are among three threatened species whose numbers are increasing in Kansas. Credit: Steve Hofhine
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