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Bringing Back the California Condor

The California Condor is one of North America's largest birds. These mighty scavengers were nearly wiped out by habitat loss, poaching, and lead poisoning. In 1982, only 22 California Condors More →

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Bringing Back the Giant Panda

The survival of the giant panda depends on the survival of its only food: bamboo. Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant… More →

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Bringing Back the Gray Wolf

Long considered by humans as a threat to livestock, wolves are hunted as pests. In particular, the gray wolf has been hunted almost to extinction in parts of North America. But these keystone More →

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Bringing Back the Grizzly Bear

Listed as a threatened species in 1975, the grizzly bears near Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming have made a remarkable recovery. Intriguing text and vibrant images will draw readers into… More →

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Bringing Back the Humpback Whale

Humpback whales are a true ecological success story. Readers will be enthralled by the story of these masters of the deep, listed as endangered in 1970. Protected by an international ban on… More →

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Bringing Back the Island Fox

Less than two decades ago, four Island Fox subspecies faced extinction. Human activities, including pollution and the introduction of invasive species, threw the Channel Islands' ecosystem… More →

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Bringing Back the Lesser Long-Nosed Bat

The lesser long-nosed bat became the first bat species to be removed from the US endangered species list due to population recovery. This mammal plays a vital role as a pollinator in desert… More →

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Bringing Back the Mountain Gorilla

Although still listed as critically endangered, the mountain gorilla is the only great ape whose population is increasing in the wild. Humans still pose their greatest threat, but a number of More →

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Bringing Back the Snow Leopard

Native to several mountain ranges and plateaus in south Asia and eastern Europe, the snow leopard has been threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and a reduced food source. Learn how… More →

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Bringing Back the Southern White Rhino

Once thought to be extinct in the wild, the southern white rhino is now classified as near threatened and lives mostly on protected reserves. Over 100 years of conservation efforts have made… More →

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Bringing Back the Whooping Crane

The only remaining wild population of whooping cranes breeds in Canada and winters in the United States. The story of their recovery is a tale of cross-border cooperation and the work of a… More →

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Fall 2024 Cover: British Columbia
Canada · Geography

British Columbia

Welcome to British Columbia! Come with me, Amy, as I show you around the province where I live. Learn about the provincial flag, animal, and flower. Find out my favorite activities too! Also… More →

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