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Cool story, but we destroyed it's natural environment. So basically it's a nice experiment, but that's mostly it.
by edhelas 6y ago
Cool story, but we destroyed it's natural environment. So basically it's a nice experiment, but that's mostly it.
- cratermoon 6y agoYou've gotten some downvotes, but you're right. Species are endangered because of habitat destruction. Without restoring habitat, there's no room for a viable population to thrive and grow.
- azernik 6y agoThis is part of a broader program that involves captive breeding, habitat restoration, and reintroduction into the wild. From being extinct in the wild in the '80s with a captive population of 18, they've been brought back to several thousand individuals. Increasing the diversity of the gene pool is more than just a "nice experiment", but actively addresses a major challenge in the survival of the species.