UNESCO World Heritage Sites often ‘last line of defence against extinction’

Some of the world’s most iconic natural and cultural sites are also a haven for thousands of endangered species, the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Thursday.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites often ‘last line of defence against extinction’

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