_The purpose of the act is to provide for the conservation of the endangered species of fish, wildlife, and plants. The act ensures that all native species of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, invertebrates, and plants, and their habitats that are facing extinction and are included on the list must be protected or preserved. The act also authorizes the determining of which animals go on the list. The main point of the act is to provide protection for the endangered species of animals.
To protect the animals the act stops unauthorized taking, possession, sale, and transport of the listed species. It also authorizes acquiring land for the conservation of the listed species. The government gives rewards to anyone who gives information of any violation of the Endangered Species Act.
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