CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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Dispatch from Atauro: Night Hikes, Bat Caves and a Trove of New Species
By David Emmett
June 1, 2015
A CI expedition finds a trove of unexpected discoveries — and more reasons to protect nature at a potential tourist destination.
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© Conservation International/photo by David Emmett
Dispatch from Atauro: On Arid Island, Life Hinges on Forest
By David Emmett
May 26, 2015
Search for species continues in a place where life subsists precariously on a trickle of water.
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© Conservation International/photo by Mark Erdmann
Unlocking the mystery of the manta — via satellite
By Kevin Connor
May 14, 2015
The more we learn about mantas, the better we can protect them — and the people they benefit.
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3 Reasons Timorese Women Aren’t More Involved in Conservation Efforts
By Kate Proud
August 5, 2014
The latest post in our “Gender + Conservation” blog series shares some interesting findings in Timor-Leste.
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© Conservation International/photo by Toby de Jong
Once a Marine Protected Area Is Created, What Happens Next?
By Molly Bergen
July 29, 2014
In the Cook Islands, a former rugby star is working with rural villagers to shape the world’s second-largest MPA.
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