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Who should have a say in which species are saved? The California condor offers lessons for a global biodiversity treaty

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Briefings

In 1987, biologists captured the last free-flying California condor, officially declaring it extinct in the wild. Decades of captive breeding and reintroduction efforts have since restored over 300 condors to their natural environment. This case study highlights the scale of conservation investment required to recover species from extinction.

Key points

• The last free-flying California condor was captured in 1987, marking the species as extinct in the wild.
• Over 300 condors have been restored to their natural environment through decades of captive breeding and reintroduction efforts.

Context

This article examines the California condor as a model for global biodiversity treaty negotiations, illustrating the massive financial and logistical scale needed to reverse extinction.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single historical event and current status; no data on specific reintroduction locations, individual animal outcomes, or treaty negotiation details is provided.

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