Can we make extinction extinct? Amidst so much climate doom and gloom, the return of the green turtle is cause for celebration. But some say conservation wins remain all too rare.
Majestic turtles ‘back from the brink’
Ocean giants: Green turtles are named due to the green colour of their fat and cartilage — not their shells. Glossary
Endangered - An animal or plant that is in danger of becoming extinct – or dying out completely.
Conservation - The practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats.
Coordinated - Working together.
Deforestation - The removal of a forest in order to use the land on which it stood for some other use, often agriculture or housing.
Decline - Fall.
Biodiversity - Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area — the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.