Sink or swim
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Delegates at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa agreed to establish a network of marine reserves representing all major habitats, both within and beyond national jurisdiction by 2012. However, obstacles such as the uncertainty about which habitats to protect and opposition from the fishing industry could make the targets hard to meet.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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The royal raccoon from Swedesboro
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Carl Linnaeus's account of his pet raccoon's anatomy has illustrated his powers of observation and attention to detail. The story of Sjupp the raccoon, which was a gift from crown prince Adolf Fredrik to Linnaeus, is illustrated.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Darwin down but not out
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The article discusses the withdrawal bid of the British Government to name Charles Darwin's home, 'Down House' in the village of Downe, London, as a world heritage site.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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