1. General
Endangered Species Act of 1985 Drafted originally in 1973, Amendment years: 1982, 1985, 1988 A National Law

2. Function
To extend protection to both plants and animals that are endangered or threatened Outlaws the distribution of plants and animals outside of its native areas as well as outlawing poaching, the use of DDT, etc. In 1985: Captive-Breeding programs begin in San Diego and LA zoos As a result of the near-extinction of the California Condor (there being only 9 left in the world)

3. Agencies/Groups Responsible
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service Law requires federal agencies to fully cooperate The