The 4(d) rule is a regulation established under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that provides special protections for species listed as threatened, but not endangered. The Egyptian tortoise is one such species that is listed as threatened under the ESA, and as such, it is protected by the 4(d) rule. The 4(d) rule for the … Continue reading Egyptian Tortoise, 4(d) rule, and what it means for Tortstork