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Three decades after going extinct in the wild, Mexican gray wolves have reached 319 individuals across the Southwest. The population grew by 33 wolves in 2025, though experts say genetic diversity remains crucial for long-term survival.
A century ago, Eastern Bluebirds were vanishing from American skies until one determined retiree in Illinois sparked a grassroots movement that rescued an entire species. His simple solution of building nestboxes turned everyday citizens into conservationists and brought the beloved blue birds back from the brink.
Once down to just 1,100 individuals in the wild, giant pandas have climbed back to nearly 1,900 thanks to decades of science-backed conservation. The recovery offers a roadmap for protecting endangered species worldwide.
Griffon vultures have returned to Sardinia's skies after disappearing four decades ago, marking one of Italy's greatest conservation victories. The majestic birds now thrive where they were once extinct.
While cheetahs grab headlines at India's Kuno National Park, five other remarkable species have been quietly thriving there for decades. From bold leopards to critically endangered vultures, these animals prove conservation success extends far beyond one famous feline.
New Zealand's Rakiura Stewart Island offers travelers a rare chance to spot endangered kiwi birds in the wild on a rat-free sanctuary where nature is making a comeback. The remote island paradise combines conservation success with aurora hunting, fresh seafood, and authentic Māori cultural experiences.
A "ridiculous" plan hatched at a Florida zoo saved an endangered rhino from going blind in Zimbabwe. Within two weeks, local rangers learned to safely give eye drops to a wild rhino named Thuza.
A wildlife park declared "in danger" after poaching decimated its animals has become a conservation success story. The Greater Manas Conservation Project restored habitats, reintroduced endangered species, and gave local communities reasons to protect nature instead of exploit it.
Conservationists used helicopters to rescue 32 critically endangered banteng from forests being cleared for farmland, relocating them to one of Cambodia's best-protected wildlife sanctuaries. Two calves have already been born in their new home.
India's tiger population is thriving so well that certain reserves now offer visitors exceptional chances of spotting these magnificent big cats in the wild. From Ranthambore's open terrain to Bandhavgarh's record-high tiger density, conservation success is giving wildlife lovers unforgettable encounters with nature's most iconic predator.
As the Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse, scientists are revealing surprising discoveries about these beloved animals—from their ability to smell human fear to wild horses making a remarkable comeback from extinction.
India's wild tiger count has soared from 1,411 to over 3,000 in a decade, proving that even critically endangered species can bounce back with the right approach. This conservation triumph offers a blueprint for saving threatened wildlife worldwide.
After years of trying, wildlife biologists finally GPS-collared one of fewer than 50 Sierra Nevada red foxes remaining in California. This breakthrough could help save the critically endangered species from extinction.
A fish population that crashed to just 50 survivors in Idaho's Kootenai River has made such a remarkable comeback that fishing is allowed again. The burbot's recovery shows what's possible when communities refuse to give up on endangered species.
A baby western quoll discovered in outback New South Wales is likely the first born in the wild there in more than a century. The find proves a bold conservation program is working to bring the species back from extinction.
A button-sized snail once declared extinct has been officially saved from disappearing forever. After rediscovering a tiny population in a Bermuda alleyway, conservationists bred and released over 100,000 snails back into the wild.
A button-sized snail once thought lost forever has been officially saved from extinction after conservationists bred and released over 100,000 into the wild. The greater Bermuda snail's rescue marks one of conservation's biggest success stories.
A stunning desert wetland in Gujarat that hosts half a million migratory birds just earned international recognition as a Ramsar Site. Chhari-Dhandh now stands alongside the world's most important wetlands, putting India's conservation success on the global map.
India's endangered dugong population has hit 270 along Tamil Nadu's coast, marking a rare conservation victory for one of the ocean's most vulnerable creatures. The Wildlife Institute of India calls it "big news" after years of focused protection efforts.
Polar bears near Norway's Svalbard islands are in better physical shape today than 25 years ago, even as sea ice vanished for 100 additional days per year. The surprising discovery challenges assumptions about climate change impacts on Arctic wildlife.
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