US says prehistoric lake sturgeon are not endangered despite calls from conservationists

US says prehistoric lake sturgeon are not endangered despite calls from conservationists

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Federal wildlife officials announced Monday that lake sturgeons do not need Endangered Species Act protection and said a stocking program has helped return the prehistoric fish to …

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More than 3,000 kilometers south of the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of sponges, fish and corals

More than 3,000 kilometers south of the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of sponges, fish and corals

Hippolyte Rocks, seen from the coast, is a dangerous granite island rising from the ocean near the Tasman Peninsula. This group of rocks dominates both ships, luring sailors through the …

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