Beyond pandas: How broadening the flagship concept can help conservation capture more hearts—and save more nature

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May 6, 2025, 3:44 pm209 ptsTrendingTop
When one thinks about conservation symbols, things that typically come to mind are particularly emblematic species—pandas, tigers, elephants, polar bears, dolphins, and the likes. Such iconic animals, referred to as flagship species, are widely used in conservation campaigns to capture public attention and…

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Beyond pandas: How broadening the flagship concept can help conservation capture more hearts—and save more nature

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