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At the latest Convention on Migratory Species meeting, dozens of species on the brink of extinction received a significant boost in protection. Cheetahs, snowy owls, hammerhead sharks, giant otters, and striped hyenas are among the forty new additions to appendices one and two, flagging them for top extinction risk or international teamwork. However, fresh data from the Brazil conference reveals declining populations for many already protected species. Experts attribute this to habitat loss, overhunting, dams, and barriers, along with emerging threats like deep-sea mining, climate shifts, plastic waste, ocean noise, illegal kills, fishing bycatch, and marine pollution. The UN-based treaty, involving over one hundred thirty countries and the European Union, aims to safeguard migrants crossing borders. Sixteen new action plans and ten species-specific strategies were greenlit, along with a push against illegal wildlife grabs. While these steps mark a significant stride in global conservation, tackling root threats remains crucial to prevent more iconic species from vanishing.

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