Humans often take the animal kingdom for granted. With such a wide variety of species, it’s all too easy to forget about some, allowing them to become endangered due to pollution and habitat loss. Luckily, scientists are constantly working to find the key to bringing back some of the world’s most incredible extinct animals.
With cutting-edge research financed by universities, scientific grants, and animal-loving celebrities, some species are actually coming back from extinction, or its brink. From woolly mammoths to bizarre dolphins and so much more, some of these beautiful beings may be poised for a comeback. If you thought your only chance of seeing a saber-tooth tiger in 3D would be to turn on the Discovery Channel, it might be time to think again. Read on for a list of species that might be in zoos near you in the not-too-distant future.