ZSL Institute of Zoology reports that biodiversity in Europe is on the rise!

Conservation success stories are a rare occurrence in a time of constant unsettlement concerning species endangerment. For the Europeans, however, there is good news.

The Zoological Society of London recently conducted a study into the numbers of previously “at risk” animal populations, including European bison, the Eurasian beaver, the white-headed duck, the pink-footed and barnacle goose, the brown bear, and the grey wolf. They discovered that, since the 1960’s, these species (previously in decline from habitat loss and human pollution) are now making a comeback.

You can read the full report the ZSL website here.

Photo of Northern chamois is © ZSL’s “Wildlife Comeback in Europe” report.