People working to save a Colorado endangered species are fired in recent federal layoffs

Trump says he feels 'very badly' for fired federal workers but 'many of them don't work at all'

President Trump said he feels "very badly" for the thousands of federal workers who lost their jobs in recent weeks but "many of them don't work at all."

People working to save a Colorado endangered species are fired in recent federal layoffs

A dedicated team of workers is helping save the black-footed ferret. Now, President Trump is firing some of them. Experts worry it will hurt the species the most.

The Trump admin fired a biologist who helped save black-footed ferrets native to Wyoming

She’s worried about how the remaining staff will be able to care for the animals with a new $1 credit card limit and breeding season approaching.

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

By Tom Perkins - The Guardian In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump’s administration, backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk’s Doge agency, are carrying out an attack on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and federal wildlife agencies that, if successful, will almost certainly drive numerous species into extinction, environmental advocates warn. The thr…

Black-Footed Ferret Conservation in Colorado Threatened by Federal Job Cuts

Staffing cuts at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, including a key ferret recovery coordinator in Colorado, have sparked concerns about the future of black-footed ferret conservation efforts.