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The California Condor population reached its lowest point with only 22 birds remaining in the wild. This critical situation prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to launch an emergency captive breeding program to save the species from extinction.

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The last wild California Condor was captured and added to the captive breeding program. At this point, the entire species existed only in captivity, marking a crucial moment in conservation history.

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The first captive-bred California Condors were released back into the wild in California. This marked the beginning of a long-term reintroduction program that would eventually help restore the species.

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The Channel Island Fox population began declining dramatically due to predation by golden eagles and disease. On Santa Cruz Island, the fox population dropped from 1,500 to fewer than 100 individuals.

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The National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy initiated a comprehensive recovery program for the Channel Island Fox, including captive breeding and predator management.

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The California Condor population in the wild reached 100 birds, a significant milestone in the species' recovery. The success of the captive breeding program became evident.

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2004: Channel Island Fox Emergency Listing

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2004: Channel Island Fox Emergency Listing

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed four subspecies of Channel Island Fox as endangered, providing additional protection and resources for their recovery.

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California passed legislation to ban lead ammunition in California Condor range, addressing one of the primary threats to the species - lead poisoning from ingesting ammunition fragments in carrion.

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Three subspecies of Channel Island Fox were removed from the endangered species list, marking the fastest recovery of any mammal under the Endangered Species Act.

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The California Condor population has grown to over 400 birds in the wild, while Channel Island Fox populations have rebounded to historic levels. These stories demonstrate how concentrated conservation efforts, scientific management, and public support can bring species back from the brink of extinction.