Why must you avoid collecting protected species?

Federal and state laws protect them.

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  1. They are hard to find
  2. Federal and state laws protect them ✔
  3. They are too small

Why: The Endangered Species Act and state laws protect certain plants and animals.

Huh, didn't know that: The Endangered Species Act and state laws protect certain plants and animals.

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Protected species have legal bodyguards.
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References

Answer: Federal and state laws protect them. The Endangered Species Act and state laws protect certain plants and animals.

  1. Scouting America: Nature www.scouting.org/merit-badges/nature
    Be sure that you do not collect protected species.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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