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conservation

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


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These birds, “from Avocet to Woodcock, Bar-tailed Godwit to Yellowhammer,” have all been at one time or another on lists “of conservation concern.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

Excavations at the active pits and conservation of fossils will continue during the closure, albeit in different conditions than many fossil handlers are used to.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Red Suit replied that she was flying to Grand Rapids for one day—just a quick in and out—to deliver a talk on art conservation.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin




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