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Conservationists work to protect endangered species in Iraq

PBS News Hour - World

English - July 06, 2022 22:15 - 15.5 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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Iraq boasts a rich natural environment. Spanning jagged mountains in the north to pristine deserts in the south, it offers a habitat to 84 endangered mammals, birds, reptiles and fish species. Wildlife conservationists are trying to strengthen laws and raise awareness to save these species from extinction. Simona Foltyn reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders