Officials mull protections for 2 butterfly species

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal officials are considering whether two dark blue southern Nevada butterfly species should get protections under the Endangered Species Act.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announced a 60-day public comment period and a one-year review process started Tuesday.

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