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A Century of Skyward Protection: How a Landmark Treaty Saved Hundreds of Migratory Bird Species

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Signed 110 years ago by the US and Canada, the Migratory Bird Treaty successfully ended unregulated hunting and prevented the extinction of numerous avian species. Now expanded to include Mexico, Japan, and Russia, this enduring international alliance safeguards over 800 species across the globe.
Signed 110 years ago by the US and Canada, the Migratory Bird Treaty successfully ended unregulated hunting and prevented the extinction of numerous avian species. Now expanded to include Mexico, Japan, and Russia, this enduring international alliance safeguards over 800 species across the globe.