March Third is World Wildlife Day

Here are six animal species that came off the endangered list and why.

“It’s extremely important, as a writer, we give a voice to those who don’t have voices, including the other animals we share the planet with and the places that are endangered or being lost.”–Alison Hawthorne Deming

World Wildlife Day is a great way to celebrate the progress of protecting endangered species and their habitats. Today, we can recognize the remarkable efforts of conservationists, scientists, neighbors, and ourselves, who are dedicated to preserving wildlife. Conservation efforts like practicing Meatless Mondays, building an Owl house, and carrying your own water bottle to reduce single-use plastic all help protect wild animals worldwide. This day also serves as a platform to raise awareness that everyone has a stake in continuing sustainable practices that ensure our treasured wildlife and, in doing so, the health of our planet earth.

Through committed conservation efforts, here are six animal species no longer considered endangered and ways you can help protect and increase their numbers.

Bald Eagle: The national bird of the United States was once on the brink of extinction because of DDT, an insecticide used to control mosquitoes. Hunting and power line electrocution also contributed to their decline. At one point, it was…