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RESEARCH ARTICLES ON CLIMATE LITERACY

Zoo and Aquarium Professionals' Concerns and Confidence About Climate Change Education

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Pages 495-501 | Received 07 Jun 2013, Accepted 18 Feb 2014, Published online: 09 Jul 2018

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