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Increasing urban development is threatening the habitat of the few hundred regent honeyeaters left in the wild. : Jss367, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Australia’s most powerful law protecting the environment hasn’t done enough to stop the rapid decline of the nation’s wildlife.

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What can be done to help Australia’s biodiversity

Australia’s most powerful law protecting the environment hasn’t done enough to stop the rapid decline of the nation’s wildlife.

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African grey parrots have become endangered due to their popularity as pets : Tambako the Jaguar, Flickr CC BY-ND Tambako 2020

Despite an international treaty to prevent illegal trade in wild animals, the industry is worth billions. The treaty needs an overhaul.

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Three dead parrots show need for proper ban on wildlife trade

Despite an international treaty to prevent illegal trade in wild animals, the industry is worth billions. The treaty needs an overhaul.

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When Phuket Zoo closed in 2020, due to financial challenges, the law required tigers and bears be handed over to an NGO sanctuary. : Roma Neus, Wikimedia Commons (https://bit.ly/2LJ9no3) CC BY 3.0

Despite Thailand's efforts to address wildlife crime, there are still challenges in curbing illegal trade in endangered species.

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Thailand wildlife protection laws are better but not perfect

Despite Thailand’s efforts to address wildlife crime, there are still challenges in curbing illegal trade in endangered species.

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Members of Indonesia’s Conservation Response Unit (CRU) working alongside endangered elephants in the Genung Leuser National Park in 2020. : Panyahatan Siregar, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Strong legislation backed by science and technology could help protect Indonesia’s wildlife.

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Conservation law takes a step forward in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s laws aren’t effectively cracking down on rampant animal trafficking. : Julien, Flickr (https://bit.ly/3EOJBbR) CC BY 2.0

As long as the law does not recognise it as transnational organised crime, the illegal trade of wildlife will continue to flourish in Indonesia.

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Obsolete law is costing Indonesian wildlife

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The Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) is classified as endangered in the United States. : U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Nearly 50 years since its introduction, the US’ Endangered Species Act is plagued by decades-old criticisms that hinder its ability to help.

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US endangered species law too little, too late

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One million plant and animal species are now threatened with extinction. : Moreau Tokyo via Unsplash Unsplash licence

Biodiversity is at a crucial point and pressure is growing on the international community to commit to new goals to protect it.

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7 ways to help stop a species wipeout

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Life on Earth is more than just fodder for stunning David Attenborough documentaries. : Michael Joiner, 360info

Backgrounder: 1354 words

Little by little, science discovers more about what will save a species, what will bring it back from the brink, and what will stop it going there in the first place.

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Stemming species extinction

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The current extinction crisis is not like the one that ended the dinosaur era, but no less devastating CC 4.0

Species are going extinct at an unusually high rate. Our efforts now will prevent a future too ghastly to contemplate.

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The Sixth Mass Extinction is happening now, and it doesn’t look good for us

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