The Lazarus Taxon: A Decade of Rewilding and Regret

Within the next 15 years, targeted rewilding initiatives will demonstrate remarkable success in restoring localized biodiversity hotspots, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. However, this progress will be overshadowed by the irreversible loss of numerous species in other, less-accessible regions, highlighting the inherent limitations of reactive conservation efforts and underscoring the urgent need for a global paradigm shift in environmental policy.