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Sustaining Conservation in a Pandemic. Photo: Tim Graham/Getty Images
June 18, 2020
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Safari tourism has long been an economic boon to people living in Africa. But the suspension of flights and safari visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic has decimated this critical source of income – and devastated the wildlife conservation efforts it funds. The repercussions for flora and fauna are far-reaching. Anything with a horn or tusk is at greater risk today than yesterday...In order to protect ecosystems that sustain livelihoods and attract visitors, conservation groups must find alternate sources of funding.

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