40 new species are now protected - from the “Harry Potter” owl to the hammerhead shark

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40 new species are now protected - from the “Harry Potter” owl to the hammerhead shark

The list includes threatened birds, mammals, and marine species, some of which are in sharp decline. The convention requires countries to protect habitats and migratory routes.

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