A loophole that many green-collar criminals have found with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 is that it only protects the animals and not the species' habitat.

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This statement is false. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 does indeed protect the habitat of endangered species, as well as the species themselves. Protecting critical habitat is an essential component of conserving endangered and threatened species, as a degradation or loss of habitat is one of the most significant threats facing many species.

A Loophole That Many Green-Collar Criminals Have Found with the Endangered