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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
Six Mekong giant catfish, a critically endangered species, in Cambodia were recently spotted and caught within the span of a week, giving scientists and locals hope that conservation efforts may be paying off.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Scandic Builders emphasizes natural building, using long-lasting materials such as stone, cedar, slate, and copper to reduce its impact on the environment while incorporating the latest learnings on sustainability and conservation.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
This poignant work analyzes the death of Cecil the Lion, examining both the ethics of trophy hunting and the broader implications on wildlife conservation efforts.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Both Goodall’s life story and conservation work are remarkable.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Scandic Builders emphasizes natural building, using long-lasting materials such as stone, cedar, slate, and copper to reduce its impact on the environment while incorporating the latest learnings on sustainability and conservation.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
This poignant work analyzes the death of Cecil the Lion, examining both the ethics of trophy hunting and the broader implications on wildlife conservation efforts.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Both Goodall’s life story and conservation work are remarkable.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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