The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a large bird of prey found in North America. It is an endangered species, and was once on the brink of extinction. In the 1980s, there were only 27 condors left in the world. Thanks to a successful captive breeding program, the population has increased to over 500 today.
Giant panda
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a black and white bear found in China. It is an endangered species, and was once on the brink of extinction. In the 1970s, there were only about 1,000 pandas left in the world. Thanks to conservation efforts, the population has increased to over 1,800 today.