March 17, 2017 by Sprep-Admin A river in New Zealand has become the first landmark in the world to be recognised as a living entity, after a 170-year battle. Please visit the link below to read the full article. Original Article: New Zealand: Whanganui River granted legal status as a person after 170-year battle Newly Updated: Coral Reef Management Online Course June 17, 2026 by Isaac Rounds Read more Royal Entomological Society — Insect Photography Competition June 16, 2026 by Isaac Rounds Read more Weeden Foundation — Protecting Biodiversity June 16, 2026 by Isaac Rounds Read more river New Zealand indigenous health