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6 Animals Saved From Extinction By Ecosystem Restoration

Experts say that Earth is entering the sixth mass extinction, with 1 million of its 8 million species under threat. Globally, wildlife populations have declined by an average of 69% since 1970. However, recent ecosystem restorations have rescued some species from the brink of extinction. Here are 6 animals saved from extinction.

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