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Article: French Artist Offers to Work With IUCN to Save Species

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March 2, 2009
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature - USA Multilateral Office issued the following news release:

French wildlife artist Thierry Bisch is developing a project with IUCN to deliver a powerful message about the need to protect threatened species.

Called "Les Murs de l'Arche" (the Ark's Walls), the project would create awareness by painting large murals of animals on buildings and outside walls in city centres.

Bisch plans to use his talent to serve a cause close to his heart. "I've been painting animals for many years and sharing my appreciation for their beauty and dignity with a wide public," said the artist. "Now is the time to get involved in saving species form extinction. ...

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