Return of the Species

Undoing our mistakes
This spring, biologists have seen at least eight wolf pups in or near Yellowstone National Park. To prevent extinctions and make the planet more beautiful, scientists and land managers are trying to restore endangered species to their former homes. But most restorations are expensive, and there are never any guarantees. Let's look at some reintroduction efforts.

Monty Sloan and US Fish & Wildlife

How are the wolves faring at Yellowstone National Park? (Here's a logical start; to continue reading, click "more" at the bottom of each page.)

Has the trumpeter swan sung its swan song?

Sometimes you've got to teach an animal to be wild.

It's not just animals -- plants are also going extinct.

Something's fishy with these genes.

Here's a contrarian's view on genetics and endangered species.

Got surfin'. Got readin' on reintroductions.

These mammalian species contributed to this edition.

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