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Despite Criticism, the Last of the Rattlesnake Roundups Hang On
Public outrage has caused many rattlesnake roundups — killing contests held in the name of public safety — to go out of business or convert to no-kill wildlife festivals. But in Texas and Oklahoma, these annual events continue, with thousands of snakes being slaughtered.
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Why We Need a Strong Global Agreement on Plastics Pollution
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Species or Ecosystems: How Best to Restore the Natural World?
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Fortress Conservation: Can a Congo Tribe Return to Its Forest?
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How One South African Community Stopped Shell Oil in Its Tracks
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Dire Straits: Can a Fishing Ban Save the Elusive European Eel?
The European eel, whose life cycle remains shrouded in mystery, is a staple of the continent’s cultures and cuisines. But after decades of decline in its populations, scientists are calling for a total ban on catching the iconic fish, which is facing a multitude of threats.
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As Wolf Populations Rebound, an Angry Backlash Intensifies
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As Fatal Fungus Takes Its Toll, Can We Save Frog Species on the Brink?
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On the Delaware, A Promising New Era in Cleanup of an Urban River
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An Illicit Trade in Brazil Is Sending Tiny Songbirds to Their Deaths
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