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The Fahlo Effect: Combining Fashion, Technology, and Conservation to Protect Endangered Species

The Fahlo Effect: Combining Fashion, Technology, and Conservation to Protect Endangered Species, by Carter Forbes & DJ Gunter. Photograph of sea turtle by Naja Bertolt Jensen.
Photograph by Naja Bertolt Jensen

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

A social enterprise aims to protect the future for thousands of threatened species by integrating wildlife conservation into daily life

It’s an unfortunate reality that our planet’s biodiversity is under threat, with numerous species facing the risk of extinction. The state of endangered species today is a complex tapestry of challenges, opportunities, and ongoing conservation efforts, but the important thing to note is the work being done to secure a brighter future with new, thriving generations of

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