| Earth Optimism Summit | Smithsonian Conservation Commons
When only a handful of individuals remain, you might think all is lost. Yet scientists have used their ingenuity to save species even when the situation is beyond dire, as these stories of horses, California condors and other species illustrate.
Three billion birds lost
Bird losses over the last 50 years have been devastating for hundreds of species, affecting both backyard songbirds and long-distance migrants. Given these losses, birds need us now more than ever. We can all help, and making a difference is probably easier than you think…