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If there's one thing we love more than a beautiful or unique landscape, it's a good fight to save it from the brink of disaster. Industry, climate change and even tourism have taken their toll on some of the world's natural treasures -- but thanks to the hard work and dedication of passionate activists, these places are now protected areas where visitors can learn about the environment (and seek a little adventure too).

Here are some top destinations that were "saved from certain death", according to Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010.