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A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's withdrawal from a landmark salmon recovery plan, ordering immediate protections for seven species of salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction. The ruling restores water flow levels and marks a crucial win for Native American tribes and conservation groups fighting to save fish populations that once made the Pacific Northwest the world's top salmon producer.
After nearly two centuries of extinction on Floreana Island, giant tortoises are roaming free again thanks to an incredible conservation comeback. Their return marks a major win for one of the world's most ambitious ecosystem recovery projects.
A scientist is using AI and lab-grown plant cells to protect endangered species and create sustainable materials in months instead of decades. Her company has already partnered with conservationists to restore disease-resistant chestnut trees that nearly vanished from American forests.
Scientists discovered that Ireland's rare Old Irish Goat shares DNA with goats from the Late Bronze Age, proving an unbroken 3,000-year lineage. This living link to ancient farming communities is now critically endangered but offers hope for preserving Ireland's agricultural heritage.
A camera trap in Thailand's Khao Luang National Park filmed one of the world's most elusive wildcats for just 10 seconds. The Asian golden cat, known in Thai folklore as the "fire tiger," is so rare that scientists estimate only 7,000 exist worldwide.
A gray wolf was spotted in Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, marking a remarkable comeback for a species that was nearly extinct. The wolf population in the Lower 48 states has grown from around 1,500 to more than 6,000 today.
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.
Scientists in South Africa are inserting safe radioactive isotopes into rhino horns, making them detectable at borders and worthless to poachers. After six years of development and successful testing on 20 rhinos, the groundbreaking Rhisotope Project is now being deployed across game reserves.
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.
In Western Australia's remote Karlamilyi National Park, Martu rangers are using generations of Indigenous knowledge to save the northern quoll, a cat-sized marsupial that once thrived across their Country. Their cultural memory is filling scientific gaps and giving this endangered predator a real chance at recovery.
Scientists discovered a potential stronghold for endangered Asian tapirs in southern Thailand by reviewing old camera trap photos originally set for bears. The forest complex could protect far more of these gentle giants than previously thought possible.
Nearly 100 of the world's tallest flying birds have gathered at a Cambodian wetland, proving that farmer-friendly conservation works. The vulnerable Sarus cranes are thriving thanks to local rice farmers who switched to wildlife-friendly growing methods.
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.
Scientists created an AI model that predicts which freshwater fish need help before they become endangered, analyzing 52 risk factors across 10,000 species worldwide. The breakthrough could save fish populations while they're still thriving.
A mountaineer in West Bengal's Purulia district spent eight years turning villagers from hyena hunters into protectors, saving 18 of these critically endangered animals. His grassroots approach transformed fear into conservation, proving that local communities hold the key to wildlife survival.
A 28-minute film convinced organizers of South America's largest fishing tournament to exclude a critically endangered species for the first time in 63 years. The guitarfish, which gives birth in Argentine coastal waters, now has a fighting chance.
India's Kaziranga National Park just became the world's most important refuge for endangered fishing cats, with scientists discovering 57 unique individuals thriving across its wetlands. This first-ever scientific count reveals a healthy, reproducing population of one of the world's rarest wild felines.
Species once hunted to near extinction are thriving across North America thanks to a century-old conservation model that treats wildlife as a public trust. From 30,000 wild turkeys to over 7 million today, these recoveries prove what's possible when communities invest in nature.
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.
After decades of deadly crocodile attacks claimed 40-50 fishermen yearly on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, floating fish cages are eliminating the danger while protecting endangered species. The innovation gives 171 fishing families safer livelihoods and a hopeful future.
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