Many Endangered Species Are Back -- but Face New Struggles

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 08:30 in Biology & Nature

A study of marine mammals finds that several once endangered species, including the humpback whale, the northern elephant seal and green sea turtles, have recovered and are repopulating their former ranges. But returning species create a new challenge: some people interpret the return of these animals as a hostile invasion. The study presents strategies for "lifting baselines" to help manage and celebrate recovering species.

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