Animals That Fought Back Extinction Threat
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These animals have returned from the brink of extinction.
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Giant Panda
A loss of habitat and a low birth rate reduced the number of pandas to 1,216 in 1988 in China.
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Strong conservation laws pushed the animal's numbers to 1,800 in 2021.
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Blue Whale
Over 30,000 blue whales were hunted by whaling ships from 1930 to 1931 alone.
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The largest living animal was near extinction when blue whale hunting was made illegal. Now, there are over 15,000 blue whales.
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Bald Eagle
The majestic bird was approaching extinction in 1930 after pollution destroyed its habitat in US.
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By 1940, the US began conservation efforts and as of 2018, their population is increasing.
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American Bison
While there were millions of them in the US in 1700s, their numbers fell due to overhunting.
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After widespread conservation efforts, there are now over 13,000 mature bison in US.
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Eastern Barred Bandicoot
The rabbit-like marsupial from Australia was classified as extinct after major habitat loss. Only 150 remained by 1980.
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The species made a comeback after government conservation programmes but is still endangered.
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