Why is the US Endangered Species Act controversial?
A)it arbitrarily lists species as "experimental, nonessential species" in order to allow ranching and mining in sensitive areas
B)it does not have jurisdiction over whole ecosystems, but isolated pockets of endangered species habitat
C)it does not provide compensation to private property owners who suffer financial losses related to its enforcement
D)it bans hunting on federal lands
E)it approves illegal trade in product made from commercially valuable endangered species

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The US Endangered Species Act is controversial partly because it does not provide compensation to private property owners who may suffer financial losses due to restrictions placed on their land to protect endangered species.

Why Is the US Endangered Species Act Controversial