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Juan Fernández fur seal resting on coastal rocks in Chile, a species once thought extinct that has made a remarkable recovery.

Juan Fernández Fur Seals: From Near Extinction to a Global Ocean Conservation Success Story

A Remarkable Rediscovery in the Pacific Ocean More than 60 years ago, pioneering oceanographer and marine conservationist Sylvia…

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Seabirds nesting on the cliffs of Rathlin Island

Rathlin Island Becomes First in the World to Eradicate Ferrets and Protect Seabirds

Conservation success offers new hope for seabird colonies threatened by invasive predators In a world-first conservation success, Rathlin…

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Small hedgehog surrounded by leaves and greenery

Hedgehogs Can Hear Ultrasound – Could This Help Save Them from Roads?

New Research Offers Hope for Hedgehog Conservation A new scientific discovery has revealed that hedgehogs can hear high-frequency…

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Close-up of a gatekeeper butterfly with orange and brown wings

How to Help the Gatekeeper Butterfly Thrive in UK Gardens

How to Help the Gatekeeper Butterfly Thrive in UK Gardens The gatekeeper butterfly is one of the UK’s…

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Large tortoiseshell butterfly spotted in southern England woodland

Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly Returns to the UK: A Conservation Success Story

Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly Returns to the UK: A Conservation Success Story A butterfly once officially declared extinct in…

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Upper Yangtze River flowing through mountainous landscape in China, showing natural freshwater ecosystem recovery

Yangtze River Recovery: How China’s Fishing Ban Is Reviving Biodiversity

Yangtze River Recovery: How China’s Fishing Ban Is Reviving Biodiversity The Yangtze River in China—once in steep ecological…

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Mountainous landscape of Peneda-Gerês National Park in northern Portugal with forests, rivers, and rugged hills

Portugal Fined €10m for Failing to Protect Biodiversity

Portugal Fined €10m for Failing to Protect Biodiversity Portugal has been fined €10 million (£8.7 million) by the…

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