Cryptic crossword clue
Protector of wildlife cites innovators in development 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word CONSERVATIONIST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Protector of wildlife" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protector of wildlife = conservationist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONSERVATIONIST mean?

CONSERVATIONIST noun
  1. A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.
  2. Someone who advocates for these actions.

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