Nov 1, 2024, 09:46 PM IST

10 endangered animals that recovered

Shweta Singh

From near extinction in the 1800s, bison numbers have grown to over 500,000 due to conservation efforts.

American Bison

After dwindling to 27 in the 1980s, breeding programs have increased California condor numbers to over 500.

California Condor

Conservation efforts like nesting boxes have helped boost Eastern bluebird populations after previous declines.

Eastern Bluebird

Once nearly extinct, gray wolves have rebounded in the U.S. thanks to reintroduction and legal protections.

Gray Wolf

Legal protections and habitat restoration have aided the recovery of green sea turtles from their endangered status.

Green Sea Turtle

Humpback whale populations have rebounded to over 80,000 due to international protections against whaling.

Humpback Whale

Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski's horse has been reintroduced to Mongolia, with numbers now in the thousands.

Przewalski's Horse

Siberian tiger populations are recovering thanks to anti-poaching measures and habitat conservation.

Siberian Tiger

The Bald Eagle has rebounded from 417 breeding pairs in the 1960s to over 300,000 today due to conservation efforts.

Bald Eagle