From storks to humpback whales, these five species demonstrate conservation success stories and nature's incredible ability to bounce back.
is the largest hard shelled sea turtle. It’s an awe-inspiring species that, unlike other sea turtles, is primarily vegetarian. But in the 1990s, just a handful of green sea turtles could be found in the wild. Their numbers had dwindled down to around 50 as a result of being trapped byas well as habitat destruction.
This is important because the bears are a “density dependent species,” which means they can only tolerate a certain number of animals within their territory. When they don’t have enough room, they end up decimating their own species in an effort to compete for food and mates. But the Louisiana black bear also amazingly adaptable. Most notably, they’ve been able to thrive in an ever-changing habitat.