Conservation efforts, including captive breeding and translocation programmes, have helped increase the population from fewer than 100 individuals to over 18,000 today.
The recovery of the southern white rhinoceros, which was on the brink of extinction in the early 20th century, is a notable example of successful conservation efforts. Conservation efforts, including captive breeding and translocation programmes, have helped increase the population from fewer than 100 individuals to over 18,000 today.