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A dozen years after reaching seven billion, the planet most likely will surpass eight billion people sometime around mid-November. The implications for the planet—and our own welfare—hinge on how we tackle climate change https://t.co/JofLgSUyzf https://t.co/cpSRMtXgI7

You can easily recognize the teddy bear cholla — the star of @JoshuaTreeNPS’ Cholla Cactus Garden — by its densely interlaced yellow spines. Segments of their spines will latch on the slightest touch, giving these cacti the nickname “jumping cholla.” Photo by David Olsen https://t.co/lUOMEKMJx6

It's still spooky season, right? At night, deep in the swamps of southwestern Florida, a blooming ghost orchid appears like a floating phantom. Discover why more protections may be needed for this haunting plant: https://t.co/QCOAXZ23tt 📷: D.Miller/USFWS https://t.co/KQ95NIQe2z

#CITESCoP19 starts today. @CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, a global agreement among governments to regulate or ban international trade in species under threat. Learn more: https://t.co/yCyv8NJXXC. (1/2) https://t.co/NN8trvcrtE

Get ready to seal-abrate:- the Oceana store has just what you to make the #holidays special for your loved ones & the oceans! This season, give the gift that gives back with a symbolic adoption that protects marine wildlife & our oceans: https://t.co/4D1EuxUObm https://t.co/qCZQDOx18W

Hello! I’m Wildlife Watch Reporter @Dina_Maron, reporting from Panama where today through Nov. 25 world leaders are meeting to discuss the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 🧵 https://t.co/xuO1OWOjpE

"We cannot sit back and hope for the best. We must accelerate the pace of action — for the future of people, nature and our climate. Our planet depends on it." - WWF's @JosefinaBrana. #COP27 https://t.co/4iB2GEsyRp

#FUNFACT: Cuttlefishes are masters of camouflage and can change both their color and the texture of their skin to match their surroundings. They also use their ability to change their appearance to communicate with other #cuttlefish! Learn more: https://t.co/USGLXzSgrX https://t.co/iI8X0fJfuT

The Wildlife Trusts' #COP27 Update 14/11/2022 https://t.co/D6djZOayzo

At the current #CITES meeting there are 50+ proposals that will receive votes—some aim to better protect reptiles popular in the pet trade, sharks, sea cucumbers, trees and snakes. There are also proposals to ban the hippo ivory trade and allow trophy hunting of white rhinos

WWF will be pushing for the adoption of proposals critical to fighting the illegal wildlife trade and calling for countries that fail to meet their commitments to be held accountable under CITES, facing trade suspensions if necessary. #CITESCoP19 (2/2)

READ: California has completed a multi-year program that will protect marine mammals, sea turtles, and other marine life by removing roughly 50 miles of large-mesh drift gillnets from the ocean & transitioning to cleaner fishing gears for swordfish. https://t.co/wq3FsCE7v0

The Indonesian government is rebranding its timber legality system to include timber sustainability in anticipation of an upcoming deforestation-free regulation by the European Union. https://t.co/YlPOPVkOW9

Across the world, many water systems that keep ecosystems thriving and feed a growing human population have become stressed. #COP27 https://t.co/5GBLSrhcK9

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