California Condor
The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a large bird of prey native to North America. Once on the brink of extinction, only 27 condors remained in the world during the 1980s. Thanks to a successful captive breeding program, the population has grown to more than 500 today.
Giant Panda
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a black-and-white bear found in China. In the 1970s, only about 1,000 pandas remained worldwide. Through dedicated conservation efforts, the population has increased to over 1,800 today.