Environment
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At the COP15 summit in Brazil, the UN CMS approved 40 migratory species for international protection, including the snowy owl, giant otter, and great hammerhead shark.
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Nearly half of CMS-listed species are declining, with many facing extinction. The protections require countries to conserve habitats and support migration routes.