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In 1940s New Zealand, cordgrass was planted to reclaim wetlands for grazing; it spread across tidal mudflats, forcing decades of eradication work

In the 1940s, New Zealand planted cordgrass for pasture. It now damages the estuary mudflats birds rely on, and officials are still fighting it.

In 1940s New Zealand, cordgrass was planted to reclaim wetlands for grazing; it spread across tidal mudflats, forcing decades of eradication work

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Sado crested ibis spotted over 300 km from release site for 1st time

NIIGATA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Japan's Environment Ministry on Friday confirmed sightings of an endangered crested ibis over 300 kilometers away from Sado

  • Crested ibis spotted 300 km from Sado Island release site.
  • First known distant observation since 2008 reintroduction program.
  • Resident reported ibis on June 18, sightings continued in August.

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