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Protecting Asia''s biodiversity - crouching tiger to hidden langur; World Bank launches new report responding to East Asia''s biodiversity challenges.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 19-NOV-04 		Format: Online - approximately 861 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-19 November 2004-WORLD BANK: Protecting Asia's biodiversity - crouching tiger to hidden langur; World Bank launches new report responding to East Asia's biodiversity challenges(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:11192004

BANGKOK - The rich biodiversity of the East Asia and Pacific Region - with habitats ranging from tropical forests and grasslands to desert steppes and caves, coastal and marine environments and wetlands of international importance - needs to be protected and nurtured, as the Region continues to grow in economic strength, wealth and living standards, according to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Langur, the latest World Bank report analyzing the major biodiversity challenges facing the region. These challenges include forest loss and habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and lack of awareness. The report was officially released today at the World Conservation...

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