The revived plan for Trump's border wall could cause problems for wildlife

The proposed section of wall would be in a remote stretch of Arizona

Illustration of a jaguar next to the US-Mexico border wall
A border wall 'would block species movement, destroy protected habitats and inflict irreversible damage'
(Image credit: Illustration by Stephen Kelly / Shutterstock / Getty Images)

With President Donald Trump introducing a resurrected plan for his U.S.-Mexico border wall almost immediately after retaking office, some have expressed concern that it could affect more than the people in the region. A new report has claimed that Trump's plan for a 25-mile stretch of wall in Arizona could have devastating impacts on the area's wildlife, much of which is already endangered or threatened.

How could the border's wildlife be affected?

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.