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Discussions tagged with nature reserve cover rare wildlife sightings and conservation efforts, such as the discovery of a lichen crab spider at Wareham RSPB nature reserve in Dorset, and the release of giant pandas into Wolong Nature Reserve using panda costumes to minimize human contact. The tag also includes content about Komodo dragons, which are found on protected Indonesian islands. These threads highlight the role of nature reserves in protecting endangered species and facilitating research on animal behavior in semi-wild environments.
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Meet the spider with a human face
A rare spider with a human face – known as a lichen crab spider – has been spotted at a nature reserve in Wareham, Dorset. Since 1890 only 41 one of them have ever been seen in Britain – and it’s not surprising, because they’re only the size of a 20p piece and blend into lichen on tree...- cybercore
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Baby panda released into wild by keepers dressed as pandas
The handlers donned the panda outfits to release giant panda Cao Cao and her cub Cao Gen into the Wolong Nature Reserve. They have worn the outfits at all times when handling the creatures as it is thought that a healthy fear of humans will be good for them in the wild. When pandas are...- cybercore
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Dragons do exist!
Link Removed The Komodo dragon is the world's largest flesh-eating lizard and living reptile. This amazing creature is only found in the wild on four small Indonesian islands, where they are vulnerable to disease, volcanic activity, and competition with feral dogs and man. It lives on the...- cybercore
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