5 ANIMALS WHO RETURNED FROM THE EDGE OF EXTINCTION
Published By Gurpreet Singh | 12 Jan, 2025
We have lost hundreds of species due to human-related changes, like loss of habitat over years. But many brave creatures bounced back from the brink of extinction due to well-coordinated conservation efforts
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Here are some animals who came back from the brink of extinction
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Blue Iguana
Unique blue iguana faced near extinction by 2002. But in 2018, they were rebounded with 1,000 more through conservation efforts and programs.
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Sea Otter
Sea otters were nearly extinct from fur hunting. But now, they are recovering due to protection and reintroduction efforts.
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Southern White Rhinoceros
There are only two white rhinoceros females left. But scientists hope for their survival with intensive conservation and assisted reproduction techniques
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Peregrine Falcon
This majestic bird of prey nearly faced extinction due to pesticides, but conservation efforts and DDT bans have significantly improved its populations.
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Giant Panda
China's Giant Panda population rose from 1,000 to 1,800 due to habitat restoration and successful captive breeding efforts.