LifeEndangered skates and kingfishers were brought back from the brink this year and scientists found a way to protect frogs from deadly infections 19 December 2024 A Guam kingfisher chickThomas Manglona KUAMAmid a torrent of gloomy news about the decline of nature, there have been a handful of inspiring success stories from the world of wildlife this year, including positive developments for frogs, tigers and pangolins.Conservation managers should cherish these moments, says Jayson Semmens at the University of Tasmania, Australia, who led a spectacular but precarious programme to bring Maugean skatesback from the brink. Take the time to celebrate the small wins along the way and acknowledge the incredibly special role you play, he says.