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In the 1960s a Montana landowner bought 2 mute swans for private pond. Decades later their flock reached 120; alarming Yellowstone officials

Science News: A pair of ornamental swans bought for a private pond in Montana in the 1960s eventually became the starting point for a very different kind of wildlif.

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In 1933, Herbert Hoover donated Rapidan Camp to the federal government for Shenandoah National Park; today, the former presidential retreat sits less than 90 miles from Washington, DC

US News: Discover the history of Rapidan Camp, the presidential retreat of Herbert Hoover, donated to the federal government in 1933 for Shenandoah National Park. Learn about its significance and preservation efforts today.

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In 2019, A Tasmanian couple used a $1.6m bequest to buy Prosser River Reserve near Orford; years later, it held 11 at-risk species and 14 vegetation communities

Rest of World News: A Tasmanian couple's generous $1.6 million bequest led to the purchase of Prosser River Reserve, a sanctuary for 11 threatened species and 14 unique vegetation communities, highlighting the impact of targeted conservation efforts.

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How burying straw helped China stabilise shifting desert sand and restore vegetation

Rest of World News: Explore how China stabilized shifting desert sands and restored vital vegetation using a simple technique of burying wheat straw. This innovative method has transformed an ecological crisis into a sustainable solution.

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