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Going, Going, Gone: Is Animal Migration Disappearing

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  • David S Wilcove
  • Martin Wikelski

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Many of the world's migratory animals are in decline. This essay explores the unique scientific and political challenges of protecting migratory species while they are still common.

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  • David S Wilcove & Martin Wikelski, 2008. "Going, Going, Gone: Is Animal Migration Disappearing," PLOS Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 6(7), pages 1-4, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pbio00:0060188
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0060188
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