In in Re Polar Bear Endangered Species Act Listing, the Listing

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True/False

In In re Polar Bear Endangered Species Act Listing, the listing of the polar bear as a threatened specie was challenged. It is not endangered today but could be in the future. The listing by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) was attacked as arbitrary and capricious. The appeals court held that the FWS properly considered the evidence in making its decision, so it would stand.

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