Forty new migratory species win international protection

The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga.

29 Mar, 16:38 — 29 Mar, 17:02

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Why this matters

The international protection of migratory species is crucial for biodiversity conservation, as these animals often cross national borders and require coordinated efforts to safeguard their habitats and migration routes. This decision highlights ongoing global efforts to address species decline and ecosystem health.

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Forty new migratory species have received international protection
The decision was made at the COP15 summit on migratory species
The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) approved the listings

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40 new migratory species were given international protection

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The decision was made at the COP15 summit in Brazil

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The snowy owl is among the newly protected species

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The giant hammerhead shark, striped hyena, and giant otter are among the newly protected species

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Specific examples of newly protected species, such as the snowy owl, giant hammerhead shark, striped hyena, and giant otter

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