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conservationist

[kon-ser-vey-shuh-nist] / ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃə nɪst /
NOUN
environmental activist
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To conservationist Ratha Sor, the whoops and whistles are the sound of hope -- a sign that the country's largest remaining stretch of intact rainforest is healthy enough to support the endangered species.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Jane Kendrick, from the farm, said Sir David had visited them in the early 2000's to film the blue morpho's and they wanted to do something to celebrate the conservationist on his 100th birthday.

From BBC May 8, 2026

"Revoking permits is not immediately a win," said Panut Hadisiswoyo, a conservationist and orangutan specialist.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

Australian actor and conservationist Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin of “Crocodile Hunter” fame made the announcement.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 5, 2026

Akeley hailed from a prominent and adventurous family in upstate New York: his brother was the noted explorer and conservationist Carl Akeley.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

The birds are ringed and tagged to allow conservationists to track their movements and understand their life history.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Even if the boundaries can sometimes feel flexible, conservationists emphasize that the islands’ broader system of protections helps preserve the Galápagos’ biodiversity and the wildlife encounters that draw around 200,000 visitors annually.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The return of the wolf in California has been met with joy by conservationists, who delight in the improbable population rebound, and with fury by ranchers who bemoan the toll on their cattle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Cambodia's last confirmed tiger sighting was in 2007 camera trap footage but conservationists say they may soon be able to reintroduce the big cats.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

With reintroductions, often the situation for a species is so dire—and the threat of extinction so imminent—that it’s necessary for conservationists to jump in and try something before it’s too late.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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