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A hermit crab crawls along the beach at Baker Island National Wildlife Refuge, USA.
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Q&A—Conservation expert says flexible approach needed to achieve “30 by 30” global biodiversity target

March 31, 2025

With the world facing a biodiversity crisis, conservation-minded nations are racing to preserve almost one-third of the planet for the benefit of plants and wildlife. However, one expert is cautioning that how nations define “protection” […]

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Alabama expands park network along its coast

August 26, 2024

Alabama residents and visitors can now access 79 acres of previously private beach for public enjoyment. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) in the United States announced last week that it acquired […]

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Newest US wildlife refuge set up in Oregon

August 14, 2024

600 acres (240 hectares) of land in Oregon is now set aside as America’s newest federally managed wildlife refuge. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced yesterday the official establishment and management launch of […]

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