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Mexico’s ban on captive marine mammals made international headlines, but a quieter legal revolution may prove even more significant. As Mexican courts increasingly recognize the interests of whales and the Rights of Nature, the country is helping redefine humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
Federal regulators are revisiting key Endangered Species Act rules in 2026, while states move forward with independent protections for vulnerable species. Proposed federal changes, new listing decisions, and state-level actions signal a pivotal year for wildlife conservation policy across the United States.
The Humane Herald 