Nature
Back from the Brink—The Recovery of the Cahow
In a world where many species are at risk of extinction, the survival and recovery of the Bermuda petrel, more commonly known as the cahow, stands out as a global inspiration, providing a glimmer of hope in a time of great environmental upheaval. Believed extinct for over 300 years, a tiny number of cahows were discovered in the 1950s “literally clinging on to these godforsaken islands,” says Jeremy Madeiros, Bermuda’s senior terrestrial conservation officer. The cahow “changed our history,” he…
May 2, 2022
