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conservation

[kon-ser-vey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃən /


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The population of a rare butterfly species has increased by more than 90 times in Kent over two decades, according to a conservation charity.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The decline does not appear to be the product of a formal government conservation campaign,” she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

South Australia is home to a booming koala population, but researchers warn that this apparent conservation success could eventually turn into a serious problem.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“There will be winners and losers for sure,” said Heather Schneider, director of conservation at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, whose work includes studying and protecting rare plants on the island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In Lingala, animal is just the plural form of meat — which tells you a lot about the state of wildlife conservation in Congo.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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