TITLE

Wild Comebacks

AUTHOR(S)

Carney, Elizabeth

PUB. DATE

September 2006

SOURCE

Scholastic News -- Edition 4;9/4/2006, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents information on the condition of bald eagles, grizzly bears and gray wolves in the U.S. these animals almost died out in the country. But, with some help from humans, they have shown themselves to be true survivors. Over the last 30 years, their populations have rebounded. In fact, the U.S. government believes that certain animal groups are doing so well that they no longer need protection from the Endangered Species Act to help save them.

ACCESSION #

22648586

Tags: ENDANGERED species;  WOLVES;  BALD eagle;  GRIZZLY bear

 

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