Jan 16, 2025
Survivors of the Brink: 10 Species That Overcame Near Extinction
The California Condor, once nearing extinction with only 22 left, has seen its numbers rise thanks to captive breeding and reintroduction efforts
The Bald Eagle, once endangered due to DDT pesticide, has made a remarkable recovery thanks to DDT bans and conservation efforts
The American Bison, once near extinction, has recovered thanks to conservation and reintroduction efforts
The Peregrine Falcon, severely affected by DDT, has made a strong comeback through captive breeding and habitat protection
The Giant Panda, a symbol of conservation success, has seen its numbers rise through habitat protection and captive breeding efforts
The Sea Otter, once hunted to near extinction, has rebounded thanks to conservation efforts
The American Alligator, once endangered due to overhunting, has recovered through strict regulations and conservation efforts
The Grey Wolf, once nearly extinct due to hunting, has returned to some of its former ranges through reintroduction programs
The Arabian Oryx, once extinct in the wild, has been reintroduced through captive breeding efforts
The Black-footed Ferret, once believed extinct, has made a comeback through captive breeding and reintroduction efforts
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