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Australian Conservation Gets a Price Tag—And It's More Achievable Than Expected

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Researchers have determined that protecting Australia's 1,700+ threatened species, from koalas to pygmy possums, would cost significantly less than many feared. The findings suggest that large-scale wildlife conservation across the continent is a realistic and attainable goal when resources are properly allocated.
Researchers have determined that protecting Australia’s 1,700+ threatened species, from koalas to pygmy possums, would cost significantly less than many feared. The findings suggest that large-scale wildlife conservation across the continent is a realistic and attainable goal when resources are properly allocated.