Flamingos spotted in Venice are a sign of hope for the ecosystem

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A large increase in the number of flamingos at a lagoon in Venice, Italy, is giving scientists hope for the future of the area's biodiversity. Environmental experts have been working to restore the wetlands, which have been impacted by industrial activities.

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