From almost extinction to recovery! In positive news: Here is a list of 8 animals that have bounced back in numbers.
Once hunted into near oblivion, strenuous conservation measures have helped humpback whale populations recover. Their numbers have increased from around 1,400 in the 1960s to over 135,000 today, according to stats quoted by Wikipedia.
Mountain gorilla populations have grown from around 250 individuals in the 1980s to over 1,100 today, says www.africangorilla.com.
Giant pandas have been officially declared as no longer endangered. Their population in the wild is over 1,864 today as per World Population Review figures.
Bengal tiger populations have stabilised in many areas. In 2006, their population was around 1,000, while today it has increased beyond 3,6000 according to PIB.
Once listed as an endangered species, bald eagle populations have recovered significantly after the banning of DDT worldwide. In 1963, bald eagles were 410, while today their population is an estimated 316,700, says US Fish and Wildlife Service.
White rhinoceros populations increased from around 100 individuals in 1940 to over 18,000 today, according to Helping Rhinos.
Once hunted mercilessly for their fur, sea otters are back from the brink! Their populations has increased from 50 in 1930 to 130,000 today, accroding to a CNN report.
Sumatran orangutan populations has increased from 11,000 in 1990 to 14,000 today, as per Earth Org stats.