title: Back from the brink.
abstract: Against the backdrop of a global loss of biodiversity, some wildlife species have recovered from severe decimation, as a recent report shows for dozens of species in Europe. While these encouraging signs don't diminish the current crisis of species loss, the analysis of the underlying reasons--ranging from targeted conservation measures to unintended consequences of changes in human behaviour--can help researchers understand what measures may help to save other species as well. Michael Gross reports.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000502:physiology*; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D005060:Europe; D053476:Extinction, Biological; D008322:Mammals / Q000502:physiology*