Briefing: Rice’s whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct
Strategic angle: The US has invoked national security to remove protections for the endangered cetacean, of which only about 50 are left.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 3 months ago
Rice’s whales have existed since before modern humans.
Only about 50 Rice’s whales remain today.
Recent policy changes could threaten their survival.