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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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Antarctic tourism guide concerns
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Latest: Aurora Expeditions survey finds expert guides key for Antarctic travelers
A July 2026 study of former Antarctic expedition guides revealed that a majority left their positions because of growing worries about the environmental impact of the rapidly expanding tourism industry. The research high
Tortoise‑driven desert restoration in the Sahel
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Latest: Tortoises Spur Green Growth in Sahara Desert
A nature‑based engineering project introduced 500 giant African spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata) to a border area of Senegal in the Sahel. Over five years the animals dug extensive tunnels, breaking compacted soi
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Mountain Gorilla Numbers Rise Above 1,000 in Central and East Africa
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