United States Endangered Species
USA protects which endangered species groundhog shinuk or Wolverine the shinook is threatened and the Wolverine is near Threatened
The Chinook salmon, also known as Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, is the largest and most prized species of Pacific salmon, with various vernacular names including king salmon and Quinnat salmon. Native to the North Pacific Ocean and western North American river systems, they’ve been introduced to other regions like New Zealand and Patagonia. Thriving in some areas like Lake Michigan, they’re highly sought after by anglers for sport and their nutritious flesh, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. While some populations are endangered, many remain healthy. Concerns over declining populations along the California coast stem from factors such as overfishing, habitat loss, hydropower development, and poor ocean conditions, according to NOAA.
The wolverine, also known as the glutton or carcajou, is the largest land-dwelling member of the Mustelidae family. It’s a solitary, muscular carnivore known for its ferocity and strength disproportionate to its size, capable of hunting prey much larger than itself. Found primarily in remote regions of the Northern Hemisphere, such as Northern Canada, Alaska, Nordic countries, and Russia, its population has dwindled due to trapping, habitat loss, and fragmentation, leading to its disappearance from southern parts of its range in Europe and North America.