Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sue

July 9, 2008 By SUSAN GALLAGHER , Associated Press Writer Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sue (AP)

This undated photo shows a wolverine in Glacier National Park, Mont., taken by biologist Jeff Copeland. The federal government's refusal to protect wolverines under the Endangered Species Act will be challenged in a lawsuit if the decision is not reversed within 60 days, a coalition of nine groups said Tuesday, July 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Glalcier National Park, Jeff Copeland, via The Missoulian)

(AP) -- Nine environmental groups said Tuesday they plan to sue the federal government if wolverines aren't granted protection under the Endangered Species Act within 60 days.



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