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Countries Commit to Protect Endangered Striped Hyena at COP15

3/30/2026

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At the COP15 summit in Campo Grande, Brazil, countries agreed to protect the striped hyena.
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan proposed adding the striped hyena to the Convention on Migratory Species Appendices I and II to require habitat restoration.
Fewer than 10,000 striped hyenas remain due to habitat loss, human conflict, and illegal hunting.
Tajikistan pursues local empowerment to restore food sources.
Conservationists say immediate action is crucial.

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Story summary

At the COP15 summit in Campo Grande, Brazil, countries agreed to protect the striped hyena.
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan proposed adding the striped hyena to the Convention on Migratory Species Appendices I and II to require habitat restoration.
Fewer than 10,000 striped hyenas remain due to habitat loss, human conflict, and illegal hunting.
Tajikistan pursues local empowerment to restore food sources.
Conservationists say immediate action is crucial.