Ever wonder why the US isn’t producing enough energy to meet the demand or keep up with Saudis? If I had to hazard a guess, I’d guess that the status of pygmy rabbits in Saudi Arabia doesn’t slow down their drilling for oil. Does Saudi Arabia even have environmental wackos?

Well, the US certainly has our share of these wackos (not counting Ron Paul supporters). According to the CST:

Wyoming’s agriculture and energy industries have more to worry about than the sage grouse in southwest Wyoming.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday that it is considering the pygmy rabbit for federal protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The species — the smallest rabbit in North America — is found in Wyoming, Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington. It is one of only two species that digs its own burrows. During the winter, 99 percent of its diet is sagebrush.

Granted, the bunny is cute as can be, and might even taste good. However, I’m thinking the environmental wackos care less about the bunny and more about stopping energy development:

Endangered Species Act protection for either species could lead to restrictions on livestock grazing and energy development in the animals’ habitat.

Your thoughts?