In 1975, fewer than 800 Aleutian cackling geese remained; fox removal and habitat protection helped…

The Aleutian cackling goose, once on the brink of extinction, has experienced a significant revival. Thanks to targeted predator removal and the establishment of safeguarded wetlands, this nesting success story transitioned the geese from endangered to a regulated hunting classification. Now managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, this exemplifies the positive impact of wildlife management and habitat conservation efforts.