We've made great inroads into solving the problem, but our resources dwindle and the end is not in sight.

Sami and Layla's friendship kind of dwindled.

My hope of seeing her again dwindles every day.

But today, the species - which once ranged across Africa, India and Asia, has dwindled to only 10,000 animals worldwide, primarily in 24 African countries.

Our savings dwindled to just a few hundred dollars.