Douglas Tompkins backed giant anteater rewilding in Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007. 17 years later, more than 100 rescued anteaters had been returned to the wild

Giant anteaters were reintroduced to Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007 after suffering population declines. Over 100 giant anteaters have since been released into the wild, successfully rebuilding the population. Recently, a giant anteater was spotted in Brazil, marking its return to Rio Grande do Sul after 130 years. Researchers attribute this observation to successful conservation efforts in Argentina's Iberá wetlands.