VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-29
“we know from the past that this population has the capacity to recover when conditions are favourable”
Mike Steer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Steer said the unprecedented low estimate this year was disheartening but remained hopeful the population could recover.
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