Immediate Answer: Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park is witnessing a historic biological restoration through "rewilding." Project Refauna and other initiatives are reintroducing native species like howler monkeys, blue-and-yellow macaws, and tortoises to the world’s largest urban rainforest. This effort aims to repair a "functionally empty" forest, restoring vital seed dispersal and ecological balance while offering a global model for urban conservation and hope. What Happ
Immediate Answer: Roughly 8 acres of Santa Monica State Beach have been successfully rewilded through a "living shorelines" project. By halting mechanical grooming and planting native vegetation like seacliff buckwheat, The Bay Foundation and the City of Santa Monica have restored vital habitats for endangered wildlife and created natural storm buffers. Following the success of this pilot, 30 additional acres of restoration are now planned. What Happened: For decades, the bea
