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A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years

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All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the “walking pinecones.”
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These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles

Plastic litter, bright lights, and abandoned sancastles can pose threats to sea turtles. Here’s how to help.
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Do sea turtles only hatch during a full moon? Your top 5 questions about sea turtles, answered by an expert

Marine biologist Katherine Sayler answers the internet’s top questions about sea turtles.
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I spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens. I was shocked to discover that they are full of hope

Young people are facing a future shaped by climate anxiety, political extremism, economic instability, and chronic loneliness. But that's only part of the story.
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New Indonesia roadmap aims to protect Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity

Indonesia is developing a roadmap to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, aligning with its commitments to international frameworks.
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These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles

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All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the “walking pinecones.”
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This worldwide holiday is dedicated to swimming nude for charity

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