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Society New Zealand

9. August 2022

With the Help of Locals, Wildlife Thrives Here – As It Did Seven Centuries Ago

What started as an urban ecosanctuary for birds in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, transformed into a formidable ecological revolution to restore the city to its pre-human, pre-predators state, some 700 years ago, where wildlife is thriving!

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Animals Australia

30. June 2022

Biodiversity Gets a $40 Million Boost in This State

The Queensland government announced on World Environment Day that it would allot a massive $40 million towards the protection of koalas and other native species.

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Animals Europe

8. June 2022

Large Animals Make a Comeback (Thanks to Conservation Efforts!)

Across Europe, large animal populations are on the rise, including the European bison, following more than five decades of successful conservation efforts to favor the species and their natural habitat alike.

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Animals USA

20. May 2022

Largest-Ever Wildlife Passage Is Under Construction!

The construction of a wildlife crossing, the world’s largest, is set to start in Southern California, United States, to offer animals such as big cats, coyotes, and deers a safe passage to the nearby mountains.

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Animals Ireland

22. March 2022

These Sharks’ Lives Are About to Get a Lot More Peaceful

Irish authorities are going forward with the protection of the basking shark, the second biggest fish in the world, through the establishment of a collaborative Code of Conduct for the eco-tourism and wildlife-watching industry to abide by.

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Animals Hong Kong

15. February 2022

Can’t Trade Animal Tusks Here Anymore

Hong Kong is finally reaching the ultimate phase of its ban on local ivory trade, three years after the government passed the ivory law, a milestone praised by wildlife protection activists and citizens alike.

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Animals Costa Rica

14. February 2022

Study Shows More Proof of Success for Conservation Work

Large species such as jaguars and pumas thrive on land with the most protection in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, new findings suggest, earning conservation efforts yet another badge of success.

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Animals Ukraine

5. February 2022

“Extinct” Bird Spotted… in a Surprising Location!

A population of eagles that was once declared to be completely extinct in Western Europe has been found in an unexpected place: Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

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Animals Mexico

27. January 2022

Conservation Wins Again: Jaguar Population Thrives

Over an 8-year period, the jaguar population of Mexico grew by 20%, proof that the national conservation strategies adopted are working - and authorities, communities and businesses alike contributed to this success.

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Animals Netherlands

22. January 2022

Good News for City Bees: Census Reveals a Steady Population

The fourth ever national bee census - where thousands of volunteers across the Netherlands count bees - was held last year, and the results show a study urban bee population, proving just how effective initiatives can be.