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Lesser Prairie Chicken Delisted, Boosting Oil & Ranching

Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:10

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Oil companies and ranchers in West Texas celebrate as the lesser prairie chicken is removed from the endangered species list, ending restrictions on land development and boosting energy production. However, conservationists warn of potential extinction without safeguards.

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