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SCIENCEJul 26 · 07:48 UTCTHE RIO TIMESRichard Mann

Chile’s Iconic Wetlands to Visit and Those Facing Extinction

Chile has approximately 40,000 wetlands covering 4.5 million hectares, but only 2% are formally protected. An estimated 80% of these wetlands have disappeared in recent decades, highlighting a significant environmental decline.

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