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Benefits of conservation efforts may not yet be fully visible
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Climate talks close with Trump administration on one track, world on another.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron attend the COP 23 United Nations Climate Change Conference on Nov. 15, 2017 in...
Private land conservation research underrepresents geographical regions and stakeholders
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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