The Ecological Importance of Fishing Cats and Mangrove Conservation

Mangrove forests are crucial to the health of the planet, gobbling up CO2 from the atmosphere and providing a home for a diverse array of species. But these rich habitats are under continual threat from deforestation and industry. In an empowering talk, conservationist and TED Fellow Ashwin Naidu shares how community-driven efforts in South and Southeast Asia are helping to protect mangroves -- all with a little help from the mysterious and endangered fishing cat.

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