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Captive-Bred Axolotls Were Successfully Introduced to the Wild. Can This Work for Other Species?

Inside Climate News · By Kiley Price · last updated
Captive breeding programs can help build back populations for certain species. But it’s key to remove stressors that led to the animal’s decline in the first place, experts say.

By Kiley Price

If an animal is born in captivity, can it ever truly thrive in the wild? The answer is complicated.