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People Around the World Help Buy Royal Estate for Wildlife Conservation
The curlew, mountain bumblebee, lapwing, and other wading birds are just some of the animals calling a one-of-a-kind nob...
Venomous Primate Believed Extinct for 100 Years Was Hiding in Plain Sight All Along
This big-eyed furball is the Bangka slow loris, a creature that in 2015 was believed to potentially be extinct. As the v...
Seabird Sees Miracle Recovery After Avian Flu Wiped Them Out
Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, sandwich terns have reclaimed a colony Englandâs south coast 3 years after the...
Bird flu kills US resident after dairy cow exposure, marking nationâs third death
A Yakima County resident with underlying health conditions died after contracting H5N1 bird flu from infected dairy cows...
Islands Near Portugal Turn Off Lights to Protect Seabird Fledglings Every October â 30k Already Saved
Each autumn, during the last five nights in October, there is a blackout on Corvo islandâbut itâs not by accident. On th...
Weather.pet App Generates Forecasts for Dogsâ Head and Paws Based on Ground Temps and More
A dog lover and entrepreneur has created a weather service tailored specifically to dogs. It broadcasts tens of thousand...
Whale Festival Kicks Off on Amelia Island in Florida Celebrating the Return of the Right Whale
Have you ever heard of Amelia Island? Northeast Florida's barrier island describes itself as a natural gem, and a great ...
Hero Support Dog Saves Husbandâs Life After Alerting Deaf Owner to His Deadly Midnight Fall Down Stairs
A deaf woman says her support dog saved her husband's life after he fell down the stairsâby waking her from a dead sleep...
Birdwatching Rewires the Brain and Slows Cognitive Decline
A famous poet once wrote that hope is a thing with feathers. Well, new research may suggest that healthy aging is too. S...
Six baby dolphins were born in Cambodia this year, bringing one of the world's rarest dolphins to 118
Irrawaddy dolphins, the Mekong Riverâs sole cetaceans, are viewed as sacred animals by Mekong communities, and are also ...
New study: Googly-eyed buoys and kites help keep seabirds out of fishing nets
A study off Cornwall, England, found that nets fitted with bird-of-prey kites had 71% lower odds of catching guillemots ...
NGO Celebrates 70 Million Amazon Acres Conserved After Protecting Are Called a âLink of Lifeâ
American NGO the Rainforest Trust recently aided in the creation of a 715,000-acre wildlife reserve in Bolivia along the...
Oregon Zoo shares footage of rescued sea otters playing basketball with pumpkins: 'It plays a critical role in their well-being'
Juno, Lincoln, and Uni Sushi are rewarded for their tricks on the âcourtâ with fresh seafood....
Numbers of Endangered and Sacred River Dolphin Grow by 6 After Successful Breeding Season
River dolphins are among the world's most endangered species, whether found in the New World, or the Old. Yet at least f...
53 Orangutans Rescued from Fires in Borneo, With Many Rewilded to Forest Preserves Across the Island
Forest and peatland wildfires continue to burn across the island of Borneo, endangering the air quality for both humans ...
Rescuers Ensure Orphaned Baby Walrus Gets a Second Chance (LOOK)
Found alone and oppressed by scavengers on a remote northern Alaska beach, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf now has a new...
Samoan Island Witnesses Explosion of Native Wildlife Following Removal of Invasive Rats and Pigs
Just one year after ecological restoration efforts on Samoa, forests, wildlife, and food resources are showing remarkabl...
In Michigan, 3 tribes are on a mission to bring back a fish that disappeared 100 years ago
Tribal nations across the country are trying to restore culturally important species, like the Arctic grayling, while gr...
10-Year-Old Dog Found After a Month Lost in Yellowstone
A 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Luna was happily reunited with her owners after surviving more than a month on ...
Researchers discover five new frog species in one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet
Since 2019, the Rainforest Partnership has funded essential research missions in Peru....
The new certification scheme helping solar farms become havens for wildlife
A new solar certification scheme encourages developers to create better habitats for wildlife alongside clean electricit...
Wildlife vets give rare hornbill 3D-printed beak in world-first: 'It has never been possible before'
Injured birds have seen success with similar prosthetics in the past, but this marks the first replacement of a bird's u...
Mozambique Protects the âButterfly Forestâ of Mount Mabu, Home to 200 Species
A government decree published on August 24th set aside 23,000 acres as the Mount Mabu Community Conservation Area in Moz...
Volunteers became salmon, deer and earthworms. Then they set out to save their river
An experiment is helping a Somerset community see its landscape through the eyes of wildlife â and plot a 30-year route ...
Massive 70lb Dog the Size of Baby Hippo Sheds Pounds and Gets New Home
A massive shelter dog that weighed the same as a baby hippo has shed the poundsâand found a new home. The huge bulldog n...
70% of North America's mussels are threatened or endangered. Scientists just uncovered five new species in plain sight
The sustainable shellfish cleans the water as it feeds and breathes....
North Americaâs Largest Wildlife Overpass Is Working: Animal Collisions on I-25 Down 91%
In March, GNN reported that North America's largest wildlife overpass had opened in December over Interstate 25 near Lar...
An Extinct Crocodilianâs Skull Was Found in the Rocks That Built the Sphinx, and itâs Also Missing its Nose
A new crocodilian species has been identified from fossils recovered from a rock layer harvested by ancient Egyptians to...
Fishermen are combing the Chesapeake Bay for abandoned 'ghost' traps to save trapped wildlife
In the last two year, local watermen of Maryland and Virginia have drudged up roughly 24,000 abandoned fishing traps....
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
This yearâs competition has attracted a record-breaking number of entries...
Climate activists launch floating gardens in British harbor: 'We built a wildlife corridor in a city'
Planet Wild joined WWT in transforming Bristol into a âwetland city.â...
Scientists Shocked to Discover âD-rexâ, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Dating Back 65 Million Years
Deep in the forests of southwest China, scientists have discovered a âfungal giantâ that challenges our understanding of...
Giant Tortoise Population is ThrivingâSurvey Finds 180,000 on One Island Chain
A landmark survey of the worldâs largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once-endangered species...
Endangered leopard shark spotted in Samoan waters for the first time: 'Entirely unexpected'
The discoveries unearthed by National Geographic Pristine Seas have led to the creation of 28 marine reserves around the...
Local Opinion and Involvement Found as Key Determinant in Worldâs Conservation Success Stories
Scientists seeking out why some endangered animals or ecosystems are thriving while others are in decline have made an e...
Australia Announces 3 New National Parks to Protect Gliders, Owls, and Other Victoria Wildlife
More than 250 square miles of forests at the center of Victoria state in Australia have become new national parks. Parli...
Nearly 200-year-old Tortoise Becomes First to Contribute Extraordinary Epigenome to Aging Research
A giant tortoise called Jonathan reinforces what we know from humans about healthy aging, say scientists, only the diffe...
Instead of putting shelter cats down, this rescue turned them into working barn cats: 'Our program has ended euthanasia for feral cats entirely'
Rather than euthanizing them because they arenât the perfect âpet,â barn programs are giving strays and shelter cats a s...
She couldn't afford pet-friendly housing, so she gave up her dog of 10 years. Her community raised $18,000 to reunite them
After 23 years of marriage, Lisa Wilson and her dog Eddie had to find a new home. But Hurricane Helene had left the rent...
Saudi Solar Park Proves Brilliant Breeding Ground for Threatened Sand Gazelles
In clearing two hurdles with one bound, Saudi conservationists have turned a large solar farm into a breeding shelter fo...
The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation
Across Africa, women are challenging old assumptions about who conservation is for â and who gets to lead it...
Scientists unearthed 57 new species from waters in Argentina nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon
A colorful array of sea creatures first spotted in August 2025 have finally been added to the scientific record....
Finalists Win Big Laughs in The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards â LOOK
Itâs that time of the year again, when the cutest, most spontaneous snapshots that capture the amusing side of nature, c...
Genetic Analysis All But Confirms the Most Unique of Humpback Populations Is Actually a Subspecies
This breathtaking photograph is of an Arabian Sea humpback whaleâthe subject of a new genetic analysis that seems to con...
This rhino was orphaned when he was just one day old. Now he lives in an oasis with other rescued animals
Rangers estimate that Chamboi was born prematurely and had to fight for survival just hours after he entered the world....
Chris Evans Puts His Limelight on a Bonded Dog Pair with Cute Video, Immediately Sees Them Adopted
Hollywood A-lister Chris Evans recently went out of his way to see if he could convince someone to make room in their ho...
Coastal Golf Course Turned into Vital Wetland Habitat for Seabirds
With an eye towards making room for native wildlife, a pair of golf courses are looking an awful lot more green. Along E...
An adorable new snow leopard cub was just born at the Bronx Zoo: 'One of the world's most elusive big cats'
Often called âghosts of the mountain,â snow leopards are a very elusive cat species. Now, a new arrival can be seen at t...
New Gobi Desert Fossil Rewrites a Chapter of Mammal Evolution
A remarkably well-preserved fossil from Mongoliaâs Gobi Desert is reshaping scientistsâ understanding of mammal evolutio...
First Ever Recorded Sea Turtle Nests on Americaâs West Coast
A bombshell report last week from the LA Times details that a series of olive ridley sea turtles which laid their eggs o...
A male elephant 'adopted' a calf and kept her alive long enough for rangers to rescue her
A 7-month-old elephant was found trailing behind a bull for protection, but he couldnât provide her with the milk she ne...
A Strategy of Cash-for-Photos Turns Animal Hunters into Animal Protectors in Indonesia
From that magical island called Borneo comes the story of a bottom-up, pay-per-pic program that's making a significant i...
Decades ago, this frog species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 have been released back into the wild
After 10 years of coordinated conservation work, the amphibian is back to its natural habitat....
Days-old hippo 'Bumpy' given second chance at wildlife sanctuary: 'He sleeps most soundly when cuddled'
Bumpy the hippo was spared from a deadly encounter by his mother. Now he has a new adopted family that includes rescued ...
Wildlife researchers attempted to trap mice with peanut butter and burnt coconut. They discovered a new species instead
In an attempt to bait wild mice, researchers met a different species new to science....
Vietnam Swiftly Protects Forests Containing the Last of the Worldâs Most-Endangered Monkey
Some of the best forest and mountain scenery Vietnam has to offer will now include a special conservation reserve to pro...
'Lost' bird reappears in West Africa's forests after more than a decade
In June, a team of researchers working in CĂ´te dâIvoireâs TaĂŻ National Park spotted a Ghana cuckooshrike, a bird that ha...
Portuguese Company Turns Cork Wood into Limitless Material, Even to Insulate Spacecraft
In Portugal, a 150-year-old business making corks is showing that it's absolutely possible to teach an old dog new trick...
After an elephant was killed, Kenyan rangers searched for its baby for three weeks straight: 'He will never be alone again'
Pardamat was forced to leave his motherâs side after a deadly encounter with humans. Local rangers worked carefully to e...
Australian Biologists Livestream A Remote Desert Waterhole and All its Wild Visitors
1.2 miles from the nearest car park, down a track which few hikers ply, in a national park few will have the opportunity...
At 4 weeks old, this baby elephant was found hiding amongst a farmer's cattle. The discovery turned into a lifesaving mission
Kipekee had been forced to look for help after her mother was caught in the crosshairs of a local conflict....
Fishermen stop to save baby elephant from rising floodwaters after it was swept 3 miles from its mother
On September 21, local fishermen found a baby elephant struggling to keep its head above water in West Bengalâs Teesta R...
This baby elephant was orphaned just days after she was born. Now 3 rangers 'share custody' of her: 'She knows us as her parents'
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust always tries to reunite families when they can, but none of the elephants in Kaikaiâs herd ...
135,000 Shelter Pets Found Forever Homes in August Thanks to NBCâs Annual Adopt-a-thon
It's been a banner year for the annual campaign run by NBC and its parent company Universal to encourage shelter pet ado...
This Curious Bird Had Never Been Seen Before, and its Discovery Changed EcuadorâPerhaps Forever
In the late 1990s, a group of scientists were birdwatching in a remote forest in Ecuador when they heard a call like no ...
A baby elephant survived for a month alone after being mauled by a lion. Now he has a family of his own again
Bungalu was covered in scars when he arrived at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Now heâs happily settled into his new life...
Gallery: winning pictures from Bird Photographer of the Year
A striking shot of a gannet flying through the water is among the winners of this yearâs award...
After an elephant became trapped shoulder-deep in a sinkhole, these brave rangers came to its aid
In 2025 alone, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescued 17 elephants from collapsing sinkholes....
Park rangers rescue days-old elephant after she was separated from her mother and hid among a herd of zebras for safety
Wangalla huddled among a herd of zebras after a pack of lions scared off her family....
Tiny wallaby spotted on Australia trail cameras for the first time in 50 years: 'Great news for the species'
Conservationists say spotting the species is the âecological equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack.â...
Couple Fosters 59 Dogs in Retirement: âWe love to get them out of the kennelsâ
Meet the British couple who spent the last 15 years fostering 59 dogsâwith no plans of stopping. While working from home...
Park rangers leap to the rescue to save baby elephant trapped in man-made watering hole
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust specializes in rescuing and raising orphaned elephants, but their primary mission is always...
New Cat Species Identified for the First Time in Over 100 YearsâMeet the Tilcayo
In a story that proves 'explorer' is still a good answer to the question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" a wh...
A new cat species was just discovered for the first time in 100 years
Most new species are bugs, plants, and sea creatures. Scientists just discovered an entirely new type of cat for the fir...
Indigenous 'turtle women' help save endangered freshwater turtles in the Amazon
To help the turtles recover, a group of seven Siekopai women, who call themselves Tari Nomiowaâi, or âturtle women,â pat...
Feather Preserved in Dinosaur Dung Could Explain Why Birds Survived Mass Extinction
A feather preserved inside dinosaur dung could help explain why birds survived the mass extinction that wiped out most l...
Elephants Can Think Before They Act and Resist Impulsive Behavior, Shows Study
Elephants can think before they act, as well as resist impulsive behavior, reveals new research that adds to growing evi...
Massive Footprints Reveal First Ever Adult T Rex Trackway, a 66-Million-Year-old Walk Through North Dakota
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of the first adult T. rex trackway, providing new insights into how this emblema...
Good News in History, September 11
65 years ago today, the World Wildlife Fund was formed to save diverse species across the planet. With 35 million suppor...
In pictures: 10 years of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Ten years of Comedy Wildlife Photography is brought to life in a new immersive experience in London this autumn...
Trail camera in Idaho backcountry captures footage of bears, elk, mountain lion cubs using the same spring
A wildlife montage on YouTube is piquing public interest in trail cameras....
A researcher and 'lifelong Swiftie,' discovered a new species of insect â and named it after Taylor Swift
The bugs have a âblondeâ exterior and red accents, similar to Swiftâs signature red lip....
Scientists Recreated Chirps of Jurassic Insects, Simulating a 165 Million-yo Soundscape (Listen)
It wasn't just the roars of the dinosaurs that made up the soundscape of the animal world during the Jurassic period. Cr...
A âLiving Roofâ is Growing Atop Fordâs Largest FactoryâSaving Energy and Boosting Birds
The year was 1915, and before Henry Ford decided to turn a 2,000 acre stretch of land along the Rogue River into one of ...
Secret tunnels in Maine help wildlife cross the road safely. Now, they're expanding for bears and moose to fit, too
While the tunnels already attract turtles and foxes, expanding them will make it easier for big mammals to traverse....
Researchers give warblers tiny backpacks to learn more about bird migration
The devices are light enough to be carried by small migratory songbirds, which often weigh less than a spoonful of sugar...
Zoo welcomes 'pups' with shocking lineage: 'It's incredible to think these little animals are so closely related to elephants'
Spud, Russ, and Jackie are just 12 ounces â the same size as a soda can....
S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates âBaby Boomâ of Critically-Endangered Penguin Chicks
5 baby penguins from a species considered Critically-Endangered have hatched at an aquarium down in South Carolina. The ...
Good News This Week: September 5, 2026 - Bears, Bakeries, & Turtle Women
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
'Turtle-safe' nets prevent countless sea turtles from drowning. An appeals court just upheld a rule requiring shrimpers to use them
A federal court upheld a ruling from 2019 that requires select shrimp trawlers to use special nets â all in the name of ...
Endangered Salmon Return to California Rivers in Incredible Numbers: âEverybodyâs just ecstaticâ
A record 30,000 coho salmon returned to central California rivers last seasonâup 10x from an average of 3,000 over the l...
Tourists put these sea turtle nests at risk. Local Mexicans intervened, and now 3,200 hatchlings are swimming free
On August 30, volunteers gathered in Veracruz to give local sea turtle hatchlings a fighting chance....
Former bird hunters work to rebuild a songbird haven: 'We hope it's not too late'
Some former hunters on the Indonesian island of Java have abandoned catching birds for the songbird trade and have since...
Teen invents award-winning device that can catch elephant poachers in real time
Anika Puri won $10,000 for her AI-enabled invention....
Survey Finds Blackbirds to Have the Most Beautiful Songs in the Avian WorldâScience Explains Why
The next time you hear a blackbird singing in the dead of night, know that you're listening to the most pleasant song in...
Trail cameras catch elusive, endangered ocelots using wildlife crossing in Texas
There are fewer than 100 wild ocelots left in the United States. Wildlife crossings may have saved them from extinction....
Stray Cat Nursed Back to Health by Train Staff, Climbs the Ranks to Become Stationmaster
Japan is nothing if not a servant to tradition; even if the tradition is a little strange. Admittedly a little less stra...
Researchers bid farewell to rescued sea turtle after 200-day recovery: 'We were all bawling on the boat afterwards'
Crush the loggerhead spent over six months in recovery after a cyclone washed her ashore in January....
Zoo welcomes baby porcupine for the first time in 121 years. It has its own 'emotional support log'
First-time parents, Nigel and Quillow, welcomed a porcupette at Washington's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium....
This 220-pound sea turtle was tangled in a fishing line. The Coast Guard saved her â and the 100 eggs she was carrying
So far this year, Florida has documented tens of thousands of loggerhead sea turtle nests statewide....
When this Idaho wildlife crossing is complete, migrating deer will be able to walk under a busy highway
The Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass is nearly built along US Highway 30, south of Montpelier....
Rare Sea Turtle Near Death on UK Beach Gets 5,000-mile Lift to Texas Rehab Before Returning to Gulf Home
Itâs a tale two years in the making, including a helicopter ride from Wales to London and a transatlantic flight to Hous...
Dogs Provide Security and Comfort at Busy Train Station in âBritish Firstâ
London's Waterloo station has become the first major train hub in Britain to employ dogs on regular patrols. Canine care...
Good News in History, August 28
118 years ago today, Roger Tory Peterson, the inventor of the modern field guide, was born. The American naturalist, orn...
Camera traps capture adorable images of Costa Rica's 'sloth bridges,' built to help the slowpokes cross roads safely
The canopy wildlife crossings are a lifeline for the mammals native to Central and South American rainforests....
The Bronx Zoo rescues 800 endangered turtles from 'unprecedented surge in trafficking'
In just two years, the Bronx Zoo has helped rehabilitate hundreds of turtles that are believed to have been collected fr...
Why Nebraskans are campaigning for a statue of a cat outside the state's Capitol
State senators will formally pitch the statue for feedback this week....
Pakistan Combines River Dolphin Sanctuaries Along the Indus River, Protecting 250 Miles of Habitat
Pakistan has created a wildlife sanctuary along 123 miles of the Indus River where it's estimated 440 of these extraordi...
A woman walked into a shelter and asked to see their 'least wanted dog.' Then she showed the internet how truly lovable she was
Pit bulls account for 22% of all shelter dogs. A TikToker showed how truly lovable they are....
Indiaâs Lion Populations Increase 70%, Total Habitat by 15% Over the Last Decade
The Asiatic lion populations living in western India have increased 70% over the last decade, while their rangeland has ...
Rescue crew miraculously saves family dog who was swept out to sea: 'An emotional reunion'
Bean, an Australian Shepherd, had swept over 650 feet offshore, after a family walk went awry....
Right before they graduated, these service dogs reunited with the volunteers who raised them: 'They can be a puppy one last time'
The Instagram Reel was called âthe best thing youâll see on the internet today.â...
Over 3,000 Endangered Yellow-Legged Frogs and Tadpoles Unleashed to Reclaim SoCal Mountains
American amphibian lovers will be jumping for joy at the news of 3,000 frogs and tadpoles from an endangered species bre...
Queen conch snails are in danger. So conservationists made them a hatchery on wheels
In a bid to slow the speciesâ decline by helping more conch reach reproductive age, scientists are deploying an innovati...
Washington State wildlife overpass celebrates major victory: '10,000 crossings and no roadkill'
Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 sees a âwildâ milestone 12 years after it initially opened to animals....
Dog Lost on 3rd Tallest Peak in England Finally Found After Three Weeks Stuck on Steep Ravine
A dog missing for nearly three weeks on a mountain in rural Englandâs Lake District has been rescuedâand it was a real t...
âDouble Spiralâ Secret of Narwhalâs Twisted Tusk Revealed By High Tech X-Rays
Hidden secrets of the narwhal's twisted tusk have been revealed using the latest X-ray technology. Tusks of the species ...
Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island (WATCH)
A breeding program at Englandâs Chester Zoo has restored hundreds of tiny mollusks to their native land after they had g...
A new species of seahorse was hiding in plain sight for more than a century. It's named after the 'mother' of seahorse research
Amanda Vincent is a legend in the world of seahorse research. She just inspired the name of a new species....
A man's final wish from his hospital bed: 'Find my dogs a forever home'
Bowie, 4, and Nikki, 10, were the loves of his life. A rescue has taken it upon themselves to make his final wish come t...
Heroic dog saves his owner â and cat â as Spokane wildfires fires set home ablaze
Shadow courageously alerted his owner to the Old Trails Fire as it encroached on their property....
Scientists discovered a new species of horned lizard in Thailand. They named it after Rhaenyra's dragon in 'House of the Dragon'
âHouse of the Dragonâ may be on a two-year hiatus, but it is still making headlines â especially in the scientific commu...
California condors are critically endangered and hard to spot in the wild. Two just photobombed a trail camera
ALERTCalifornia has over 1,200 cameras set up across the state to monitor wildfires. Two condors took an interest in one...
This sea turtle had an incredible 92-day recovery. See the day she finally got her barnacles removed
Syrena made headlines last year when she was rescued from the Gulf of Mexico, barely able to swim. Now, her rescuer is s...
Australia is working to catch 5,000 of the world's smallest penguins to vaccinate them against bird flu
Capturing wildlife to vaccinate them is difficult, particularly because the bird flu vaccination requires they be caught...
Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon is trying innovative 'rope-free crab traps' to help
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new rules to enforce vessel monitoring system and to begin testing pop-up gea...
This photographer left trail cameras in a remote Kenyan forest for months. He uncovered a hidden 'wildlife highway'
Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas initially visited Maasai Mara to study its black rhino population. Then he foun...
Threatened Bird Species Given Tiny Foot Casts to Help Recovery After Hit by Car
A bird that was hit by a car is undergoing a rather curious rehabilitation procedure. The animal hospital it was taken d...
Two disabled cats are going viral for beating all the odds: '5.5 half legs, three claws, two crooked tails, one titanium skull'
Oliver, the cat with the âtitaniumâ skull, is going viral on social media three years after his harrowing brain surgery....
Researchers discover groundbreaking details about sea turtle migration patterns: 'Crucial to conservation'
The new research followed male sea turtles, which often do not get the same attention as female nesting turtles....
Good News in History, August 16
110 years ago today, the Migratory Bird Treaty was signed by the US and Canada. setting rules to protect birds that fly ...
California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as FastâAnd Doubles Their Survival Rate
Along Californiaâs redwood coast, conservationists have been working for more than a decade to give a damaged creek some...
Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population
Fifteen years ago, conservationists began releasing rescued orangutans into a protected forest in Sumatra where no other...
Trail cameras capture a litter of cougar kittens, the first babies seen in Minnesota in over a century
Experts believe the litter could indicate a growing population of the big cats in the region....
After a weeklong rescue effort, over 60 cats have been saved from an abandoned sailboat: 'They're incredibly resilient'
On the first day, marine officers removed 31 cats from the âghost ship.â In the span of a week, that number doubled....
Massive 80-year-old 'sea turtle matriarch' rescued by Coast Guard triumphantly returns to the ocean
Timmy the turtle was found âsplashing erraticallyâ when she was rescued by the Coast Guard in the Florida Keys in late J...
Five Endangered Secretarybird Chicks Hatch in Major Conservation First
Englandâs Chester Zoo reported last week they successfully bred the stunning secretarybird for the first time in its 95-...
Cat Named âToastâ Survives Intense Heat of 4-Alarm Fire By Hiding in Closet
A mechanical issue started a fire in a Utah apartment building last week that sent the entire five-story structure ablaz...
75 'confused' baby sea turtle hatchlings rescued after crawling up a road in search of the ocean
Local officials are urging Florida residents to help keep beachfronts turtle-safe for nesting season....
Surfâs Up for Pups at World Dog Surfing Championship Where Rosie Leads the Pack (Video)
One of Californiaâs most famous surfers has four legs and a tail. They call her Rippinâ Rosie. Sheâs a lovable 5-year-ol...
Florida runner saves massive loggerhead sea turtle that was hopelessly flipped upside down in the sand
Sage LaJoie is used to seeing animals in need along her running route in Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge â but this...
Trail cameras capture adorable sighting of first wild pine marten babies born in a century
The new kits are the offspring of a group of endangered pine martens who were released into the wild in 2024 and 2025....
Duck Becomes Emotional Support Animal That Unexpectedly Heals a Golden Retriever (WATCH)
It was just what the duck-ter ordered... Tori and her husband, Justin Cannarelli, who own a garden center, volunteered t...
Fishing Guide Dials 911 for Entangled Manatee, Leading to Rescue While Calf Watches
A manatee is swimming free again thanks to a fishing guide who reported the animal tangled in crab trap lines, and the G...
Kayak guide interrupts tour in the Florida Keys to paddle out to a sea turtle in distress
Allison Calhoun was leading a tour in the Florida Keys when she got the call to help âa little guyâ in need....
Good News in History, August 11
70 years ago today, Elvis Presley released his first double-sided mega-hit record. With Don't Be Cruel on one side and H...
With India's tiger population on the rise, wildlife crossings are next: 'Giving land back to the ecosystem'
India has already built more wildlife corridor structures than any other country in Asia, including the worldâs 10 large...
Rescue effort underway to re-home 40 cats found on abandoned sailboat: 'It looked like a Studio Ghibli movie'
On August 6, officers from Tacomaâs Marine Services Unit responded to reports of a âghost shipâ off of Owen Beach in Tac...
When Zoo Elephants Are Rewilded in Africa, Hereâs How Good Their Coping Skills Are
New research shows that elephants develop successful coping mechanisms when returning to the wild from human captivity. ...
Toronto Zoo Celebrates Birth of Endangered Pygmy Hippo â The Pictures and Video are Adorable
When you see these photos from the Toronto Zoo of their newest resident, youâll know why we had to share. A pregnant pyg...
Once Gone From Ireland, Majestic Sea Eagles Continue Their Comeback with Rare New Chick
More than a century after the country's largest bird of prey disappeared entirely from Ireland, a white-tailed sea eagle...
Two of Africa's rarest birds broke a dry spell after the dad finally stepped in to raise his eggs, a first in 95 years
Two secretarybirds, John and Jolene, have welcomed five chicks for the first time in the zooâs 95-year history....
Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink
In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Bezos Earth Fund, and nine other conservation philanthropies launched the Protecting Our...
Loggerhead Sea Turtles Break Nest Record in Georgia â The Most in 37 Years
Loggerhead sea turtle nests along the Atlantic coast in the US have set a new 37-year record, topping every annual count...
The Tiger Returns to Kazakhstan in First-in-the-World Rewilding Project a Decade in the Making
Kazakhstan has taken a massive step towards its long-held goal of re-establishing the tiger in the country by releasing ...
These green sea turtles were destined to become 'turtle soup.' Two men stepped in to buy their way to freedom
Two men were working construction sites in Papua New Guinea when they made a habit out of rescuing local sea turtles fro...
SeaWorld Completes Largest Captive Whale Transportation Operation in Nationâs History
SeaWorld San Antonio recently welcomed 7 rescued beluga whales, following a nearly 2,000 mile journey, as part of an urg...
âLike a Moody Punk Rocker,â the Red Handfish is National Geographicâs 18,000th Species Photographed
National Geographic calls it the ocean dweller who struts about more like a rock &roll frontman than a fish.ââââââââ...
One of the world's most endangered mammals is 'extremely trusting of humans.' Chileans are racing to save it
The gentle giant has tilted towards the brink of extinction over the last century, but conservationists are stepping in ...
One of the world's rarest sea turtles was found stranded 5,000 miles from home. He's finally on his way back
After two years, the critically endangered sea turtle is making his way back to the Gulf of Mexico....
Leonardo DiCaprio launches effort to bring 100 of the world's most endangered species back from the brink
DiCaprioâs Re:Wild is joining with the Bezos Earth Fund to recover critically endangered species across the globe....
Wyoming's largest wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule. It plans to reduce deer-vehicle collisions by 90%
There are an average of 6,000 vehicle collisions with big game every year in Wyoming. A new overpass aims to slash those...
New Images Capture the Oldest-Known Sunda Clouded Leopardâan 8-yo Huntress with All Her Teeth
Newly released camera trap footage from a recent study captures the oldest Sunda clouded leopard ever recorded in the wi...
Longest Predator Exclusion Fence in the Pacific Protects Thousands of Ground-Nesting Seabirds
In 2022, the longest "predator exclusion fence" anywhere in the Pacific was completed on Kauai, encircling 168 acres of ...
Do-Good Dogs Fight Invasive Mussels on Team âConservation Caninesâ
Invasive species of Asian mussels have met their match in Alberta's riverine sniffer dogs. These K9 conservationists hav...
Blind cat helps stray kitten on the brink with life-saving blood transfusion
Dandelion the orange tabby is now on the road to recovery....
Fisherman's quick thinking saves critically endangered sea turtle in the Philippines
Hawksbill sea turtles can be found in over 60 countries, but their populations have been on the decline for decades....
Experts race to save baby elephant after it was found injured and abandoned on a Thai riverbank
The elephant was estimated to be only two weeks old....
Chihuahua Wonât Stop Pawing at Her Until Owner Finds the Breast Cancer She Smelled
A dog owner says her pooch saved her life, by repeatedly pawing at her armpit, which eventually alerted her to breast ca...
Man goes viral on TikTok for helping struggling baby sea turtle reach the ocean 'the right way'
During sea turtle nesting season, TikTok users are encountering baby sea turtles in beaches around the world....
Worldâs Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old
An Englishman says he lives with the world's oldest catâa tortoiseshell born in 1995, making her 31 years-old. The puss ...
Lynx Rescued in War-torn Ukraine Walks on Grass for the First Time (WATCH)
A Eurasian lynx rescued from misery in Ukraine took her first steps on grass âand soon rolled over onto her backâafter b...
Trail cameras capture rare footage of elusive leopard species, dubbed 'the ghost of the forest'
Footage was gathered over the course of 16 years, making it the longest study of this elusive species on record....
US Coast Guard rescues nearly 300-pound sea turtle seen 'swimming erratically' in the Florida Keys
Boaters shared video footage of the distressed loggerhead struggling to swim as they waited for the U.S. Coast Guard to ...
1.7M Americans have a chance to catch invasive fish and win cash in this 'minnow madness derby'
On top of the many stressors affecting the riverâs ecosystem, this invasive species can harm native fish populations. So...
Researchers rejoice upon realizing their trail cameras captured footage of a bird that hasn't been documented in 140 years
The researchers, part of the Search for Lost Birds project, were overjoyed by their findings....
Rope canopy bridges in the Amazon lead to 15,000 safe wildlife crossings and zero roadkill
Brazilâs federal transport department has now officially designated the rope bridge design as the recommended national s...
Vanished Hornbill Species Breeding Again After 60 Years Among Old Trees
For the 4th year in a row, Indian grey hornbills have successfully bred in Gujarat state where they'd been absent for mo...
Whale watchers spotted a humpback entangled in a crab trap. The photos they took saved her life
The whale watching community played a pivotal role in freeing the humpback from the trap....
Scientists discover some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses helping them navigate the world
Some animals are able to use iron-based magnetic compounds to detect and navigate...
On Brink of Extinction, the Vaquita Porpoise is Being Preserved By Digital Image
The elusive vaquita porpoise swims in the wild only in shallow northern waters of Mexicoâs Gulf of California (also know...
Last Circus Elephant in Portugal Can Now Romp-and-Roll on 1000-Acre Sanctuary After 40 Years of Working
A lazy retirement was bestowed upon the last circus elephant in Portugal who just became a resident of the countryâs fir...
First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along Englandâs South Coast
Conservationists were holding their breaths this Spring as the last remaining colony of puffins was in danger of being l...
Man who beat rare cancer celebrates by canoeing 2,000 miles with his dog
Frank Carter, 67, and his dog Amos completed a 2,000-mile canoe trip down the Missouri River four years after CAR T-cell...
Stray dogs in the Philippines hunt sea turtle nests, so these volunteers stay up all night shooing them away
Local volunteers patrol and protect sea turtle nests each year on Philippine beaches....
Good Samaritans peeked into a dumpster behind a pet store. They ended up saving an animal's life
They went looking for pet food that they could salvage for animal shelters. Then they saw something moving in the trash....
Discovery of New Avocado Types Could Lead to More Superfood Choices and Resilience
Scientists trudging through Nicaragua's rainforest have identified a "hotbed" of avocado species diversity. The fruit wa...
5 New Marine Reserves to Protect Dolphins and Kelp Forests off New Zealandâs South Island
In what is being described as an "important first step," for marine protections in the island nation of New Zealand, 5 n...
Robert Irwin isn't giving up on this species on the brink of extinction: 'Thereâs still hope'
Robert Irwin, son of famed conservationist Steve Irwin, is raising awareness about an animal in dire need of help....
Paralyzed Man Can Feed Himself and Pet His Dog Again Thanks to Double Neural Bypass Surgery
A man who was paralyzed from the chest down is now regaining hand and arm control thanks to a double neural bypass surge...
Firefighters rescue a dozen baby sea turtles that got stuck in a condo's storm drain
The fallen hatchlings are Floridaâs version of a cat stuck in a tree....
Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear
Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims t...
New Species of Monkey Found in DR Congo Shows How Much Thereâs Left to Discover
When news reaches the public that a new species has been identified, the chances really are 9 times out of 10 that it's ...
A stranded sea turtle got wedged between jagged rocks. Three men came together to save it from drowning in a viral video
Three men in Oman stepped in to help an endangered sea turtle when crashing tides risked its safety....
Tiramisu the sea turtle couldn't even swim when rescuers found her. After months of vet care, she just returned to the ocean
When the turtle washed ashore earlier this year, she was covered in painful sores and battling pneumonia....
Pigeon Walks Up to Firefighters Who Offer Oxygen to âClear its Lungsâ
Video footage of a fireman giving oxygen to a pigeon following a fire has gone viral on social media. After attending to...
This sea turtle was covered neck to tail in tumors. See his dramatic 5-month transformation
Flynn was on the brink of death when he was first rescued in early February....
In pictures: how forensic science is helping tackle wildlife poaching
Advances in forensic science are disrupting the illegal wildlife trade â and are documented in a new photo series...
Florida's adorable sea turtle license plates have raised millions to save the endangered species
The sea turtle design is the second-most popular specialty license plate in the state....
Recent sightings give conservationists hope for two endangered whale species: 'They may be rebounding'
A new study found sightings of the species on Southern Africaâs Atlantic coast have increased in recent years....
North Carolina builds 'mirrored' wildlife crossing for both humans and bears to cross Appalachian Trail
The first-of-its-kind land bridge is set to be complete by the end of the year....
Family sells 136-year-old farm to make way for wildlife crossing deemed 'a lifeline' for mountain lions
The I-5 wildlife crossing would bridge the Cascades and the Olympic Peninsula....
These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles
Plastic litter, bright lights, and abandoned sancastles can pose threats to sea turtles. Hereâs how to help....
Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended
The population of humpback whales around the world continues to climb ever higher, as do the records for numbers of sigh...
A 'new' pangolin species was hiding in plain sight for nearly 200 years
All eight species of pangolin are imperiled. A ninth arms researchers with new data on how to better protect the âwalkin...
4 Different Bobkittens Rescued in a Week, Undergoing Rehab Together for Return to the Wild
These two incredible animals are bobkittens, and they're lucky to be alive. They are 2 of 4 baby bobcats rescued within ...
India uses color psychology to prevent wildlife collisions: 'Red roads, green intent'
A subtle but innovative change to a busy highway in India aims to save lives....
Endangered West African leopards show signs of recovery: 'A rare piece of good news'
Despite heavy conflict and rampant wildlife trafficking, new studies suggest cause for hope for the West African leopard...
By 1985, the world's rarest sea turtle had declined by 99%. Their comeback has been 30 years in the making
Kempâs ridley sea turtles were nearly wiped off the planet. Hereâs what kept them from going extinct....
Simple Shot Shows Promise to Reverse Osteo-Arthritis Within Months, Following Animal Treatments
A research team in Colorado has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themsel...
Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time
Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened....
Japanese Team Finds Frog Bacteria That Wipes Out Cancer Tumors With a Single Dose
Japanese scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring bacteria in a frog species with remarkably-potent anticancer a...
The Coast Guard rescued a loggerhead sea turtle after an anchor line mangled her flipper. See her incredible 4-week recovery
In early June, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to an injured sea turtle off the coast of Florida....
North Carolina just voted to protect animals in the Great Smokies with historic investment in wildlife crossings
Advocates say the historic investment will âimprove safety for both people and wildlifeâ across the area....
Farmers took one look at this animal and knew a DNA test was needed: 'She might be a geep'
Her mother may be a sheep, but farmers suspect sheâs a different species....
Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'
Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions...
Crow Takes to Teaching a Starving Orphan Bird How to Eat (Watch)
A starving baby crow with barely any feathers is being nursed back to healthâand another older bird has taken him under ...
Hawaiians set sea turtle hatchlings free on the 4th of July: 'It's Turtle Independence Day'
The program has been a staple for conservationists since 1989....
Since 2018, over 9,000 animals have crossed this wildlife bridge in Washington. Trail cameras just spotted its first bear
Black bears are notoriously skittish when it comes to wildlife crossings, but one brave bear gave the I-90 Snoqualmie Pa...
Herculean Effort to Restore Mozambiqueâs Rhino Population Succeeds with 61 Animals Moved There
9 female white rhino have been reintroduced to one of Mozambique's southern national parks as part of a mammoth undertak...
Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name â with the help of camera traps
The Bairdâs tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on....
Trail cameras show elephants, leopards, and more embracing India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule
Researchers observed over 60 instances of the elephants safely utilising the corridors beneath the six-lane highway in I...
Wisconsin has conserved 750,000 acres since 1989. These trail cam photos show why it matters
Trail cameras in Wisconsin have captured over 100 million photos of wildlife....
Critically Endangered White-Rumped Vulture Returns to Cambodia Refuge After Years of Effort
A Critically-Endangered and critically important vulture species has been sighted in a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary for ...
Good News This Week: June 27, 2026 - Elks, Corals, & Wildlife Crossings
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating......
Drones are Saving Hundreds of Fawns From Mower Deaths in Germany (WATCH)
A Bavarian wildlife rescue organization is using thermal imaging drones to locate and rescue vulnerable fawns hidden in ...
Jet ski riders conduct rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell
While enjoying a tour of Magnetic Island off the coast of Australia, the jet ski riders ended their outing early to help...
Maine's first 'turtle tunnels' help endangered reptiles cross a 'highway of death'
Installed in 2021, local officials now say that there has been a âsubstantial reductionâ in casualties for the endangere...
Critics doubted a $1.46B wildlife crossing. Trail cameras tell a success story: '75 recorded uses each night'
The major wildlife corridor project includes 19 rope bridges, 24 underpasses, and two land bridges for local fauna....
8 Acres of Rewilding Completed Along Santa Monica Coastline: âItâs Still Your Beach, Only Betterâ
A group in Los Angeles is ensuring that the city's famous beaches retain enough nature to protect wildlife and the city ...
7.4 Mil. Plant and Fungi Samples Have Been Digitized to âDemocratize Knowledgeâ and Save Species
After a marathon effort to digitize each of the 7.4 million plant and fungi samples in its herbarium, the Royal Botanic ...
Sighting of Elusive âMinerâs Catâ a Fitting Reward for Philanthropists Rewilding Their Private Land
For a philanthropic couple in Oregon, the sighting on a trail camera of one of North America's most elusive animals was ...
The worldâs largest wildlife overpass was specifically designed to help elk. Three finally braved the six-lane crossing
Colorado leads the nation in wildlife crossings with more than 100 structures....
An endangered sea turtle just laid the 300th nest of the season. She's been visiting Florida beaches since 2001
Juno the leatherback sea turtle recently marked a new milestone for her species....
Humans May Have Always Been Able to Regenerate Body PartsâScar Tissue Just Gets in the Way
Some animals like salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, and by flipping a few genetic switches scientists have potent...
Experts thought this critically endangered species had vanished. Then, one was spotted on a trail camera
One of the conservationists working to protect the species called the sighting âhuge news.â...
Researchers have been following this rare 'ghost dog' species for 23 years to better learn how to protect it
The short-eared dogs of the Amazon Basin are notoriously hard to spot in the wild, but new trail camera footage is shedd...
Worldâs Largest âWhale Graveyardâ Teems with Deep-Sea Life Including Species Unknown to Science
Chinese scientists have discovered the world's largest "whale graveyard" in a trench deep below the Indian Oceanâand it ...
172-pound loggerhead turtle with four fishing hooks in his body given second chance by volunteers
Bowser, a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was rescued from the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier recently. The operation was o...
Watch an orangutan swing over a busy road via canopy bridge: 'We have watched and waited for this moment'
A camera captured a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan using a specially built canopy bridge to cross a road in Su...
Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born in the UK Is Huge Winâwith Only 400 Left in Wild
In a valuable milestone for the conservation of the Sumatran tiger subspecies, 3 cubs born to a UK zoo have grown old en...
A 'walking shark' was seen crawling along the bottom of the seafloor. It's a new species
Researchers were diving in Papua New Guinea when they discovered a strange new species in shallow waters....
Experts delighted: Olive ridley sea turtle seen nesting in Florida for the first time ever
A nesting sea turtle shocked conservationists when it was spotted on a Florida beach during Sea Turtle Week....
Conservationists celebrate birth of baby pancake tortoise, hope for one of the world's most endangered reptiles
The new hatchling, which will be named by the public, is the child of mother and father pancake tortoises Waffle and Map...
This sea turtle was rescued with a missing flipper and a crushed shell. A special procedure saved his life
Kraken, a green sea turtle, is in recovery after a harrowing boat strike in Abu Dhabi....
This national park site is training volunteers to become 'sea turtle nest sitters'
As turtle nesting season comes to a head, volunteers are needed to keep the endangered eggs safe....
Boy Finds 2 Million-year-old Tooth From Elephant Ancestor on Beach Walk
An 11-year-old boy made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery after finding an ancient elephant tooth right on the beach. The d...
Woman Who Rescued Injured Crow Keeps Getting âThank-you Giftsâ from Other Birds
In a story that will make your beak drop, a Canadian woman has received a series of 'thank you' presents from a whole mu...
Dog Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea on Inflatable Kayak Headed Toward Norway
A tour boat joined the search for a dog that had floated three miles out to sea in a kayak. After two hours of searching...
Sea turtle makes dramatic recovery after life-threatening boat strike: 'The most severe case that we've ever seen'
âDark-Blue Yellowâ is one of 21 sea turtles recently rescued by The Florida Aquarium Turtle Rehabilitation Center....
Stray cat rescued from tornado gets a 'job' at local news station to help him get adopted
Steve Templeton may not be as decorated of a meteorologist as Steve Templeton, but he sure is cute....
Family That Owned This âWildlife Wonder of the Worldâ for 300 years Sells Bass Rock to Protect 100,000 Gannet Seabirds
A globally-important colony for seabirds has been sold to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to ensure the 10...
Chicago Home Builder Lauded for Halting Construction Just to Save Killdeer Nest
From Chicago comes the story of a married couple who held up home construction to save a bird's nest, and of the constru...
A team of firefighters worked together to save a dog trapped on a two-story cliff in Oregon
After a dog broke free from his leash on a trail in Oregon, he soon found himself in a perilous situation....
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Four friends rescued a 324-pound sea turtle after it was struck by a boat: 'She'd been fighting for hours out there'
Four friends were out boating on the Jupiter Sound when a struggling sea turtle caught their eye....
Loophole in Endangered Species Act Is Closed to Coal Miners After Court Ruling
As May drew to a close, a US district court issued a ruling that the federal governmentâs attempts to undercut Endangere...
First Live White Abalone Found in 5 Years During Channel Islands Survey Sparks Hope for Recovery
This rather charismatic mollusk is the white abalone, a Critically-Endangered species of sea snail that's Wanted: Alive ...
Community Spares No Effort to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner After Their Car Was Rolled in a Crash
After a serious crash on a rural, British Columbia highway, a woman and her husband had to search for days to find their...
The world's largest wildlife overpass is coming to California this year. It will help animals safely cross 10 highway lanes
The crossing will connect Californiaâs Simi Hills with the isolated Santa Monica Mountains....
Endangered California Condor Flies into Oregon for the First Time in 122 Years
Last month, a California condor flew into Oregon before returning after several hundred miles to its home in Redwoods Na...
Harbor seals abandon their pups when beach-goers get too close. These mom-shaped pillows help save the babies' lives
A wildlife rescue in the Pacific Northwest has found creative ways to rehab the abandoned pups....
This 'turtle-sniffing dog' searches miles of New York woods to save endangered species
April, the 16-month-old Labrador retriever, is becoming a pro at finding the Eastern box turtle....
This rescued sea turtle shocked scientists with its DNA results. After a 7-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean
Staff at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center were puzzled when a loggerhead arrived with the facial features and shell shape o...
California is building a new overpass to reduce crashes and protect wildlife. It's already working
15 hours after construction crews wrapped for the day, three animals were seen testing out the new overpass....
3 Mule Deer Just Inaugurated Californiaâs Newest Wildlife Crossing Bridge
A California wildlife overpass is already proving popular with the local deerâand it's not even finished yet. In what is...
Scientists unveil 'living bandage' that could dramatically speed wound healing
Rice University researchers developed a "living bandage" that uses engineered cells to deliver healing proteins directly...
In the Land of Infrastructure Projects, Activists and Nature Lovers Saved Endangered Spoonbill Habitat
Following 25 days of vigorous local campaigning, residents in the supposedly-totalitarian country of China succeeded in ...
A new wildlife overpass connects two of Australia's national parks, saving beloved endangered species
The retrofitted bridge includes features for a wide range of species, from rope crossings for gliding marsupials to vege...
Iconic Kruger National Park Celebrates 100th Year of Protecting African Wildlife, Including the Big 5
On Sunday, South African authorities and nature lovers alike celebrated the centenary of Kruger National Parkâa 7,500-sq...
Critically-Endangered Red Ruffed Lemur Triplets Born at Wild Georgia Theme Park
A Critically-Endangered lemur couple has welcomed triplets into their lives at a zoo and theme park in Valdosta, Georgia...
7 things you absolutely need to know going into sea turtle nesting season
Learn how to help protect sea turtles during their most vulnerable months....
2026 Sees the Most Right Whale Calves Born in One Season Since 2009
This year's calving season along the southeast coastline of America has documented the most North Atlantic right whale c...
This woman refused to leave a sea turtleâs side until rescuers arrived. Thanks to her, it got a second chance at life
Itâs illegal to touch a sea turtle, but Clara Macciocchi quickly realized she was dealing with extraordinary circumstanc...
Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species
Fewer than 1,000 leatherback sea turtles remain in the Eastern Pacific. Lucero is one of them....
A boat trip can emit the same carbon as an 186-mile road trip. So this captain made his whale-watching boat emission-free
Captain Dan Salas of Harbor Breeze Cruises has been working on the project for five years....
Incredibly Rare Bongos Caught on Trail Cam in Area They Were Thought to be Extinct
It's World Bongo Day today, and scientists dedicated to their survival have shared new field camera images that prove th...
Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Industrial Heritage Site
New photos show owls and wildlife reclaiming an abandoned coal mine 50 years after it closed. The Chatterley Whitfield m...
Rare British Plant Makes Extraordinary Comeback from Brink of Extinction
Conservationists are celebrating the remarkable recovery of an important and unique British flower known as Kentish milk...
Endangered sea turtle makes full recovery after being covered in algae and barnacles: 'Sheâs unrecognizable now in the best way'
Chlorophyllis required over sixty days of rehabilitation after she was rescued from the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier in ...
This Florida drag queen doubles as a marine animal conservationist: 'Steve Irwin was my biggest inspiration growing up'
The funds go to Pridelines, a community center for LGBTQ+ youth in Florida....
Hawaiians were shocked to find sea turtles with 'graffiti' on their backs. It led to a 600-person effort to save the species
Etchings on turtle shells led to a massive citizen science project that has resulted in even more protections for the en...
Everglades Restoration Project Ongoing for 20-Plus Years Sees Huge Rewilding Success
A huge area of the Everglades that was drained in an attempt to convert it to suburbia has been restored to a somewhat n...
Fabulous Vietnam Pheasant Not Seen in 20 Years Returns to Wild Thanks to Zoo Coalition
For over 20 years, the forests of central Vietnam have been missing one of their most remarkable inhabitants. Now, an in...
Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: 'This foal is wildlife conservation in action'
In 1969, the Przewalski's horse was officially declared extinct in the wild....
Biologists Clone Wild Yaks to Save Golden Subspecies Numbering Fewer Than 300 in First of its Kind Effort
China has performed the first single and multiple cloning of wild yaks in a bid to reinforce this keystone herbivore, an...
The 'happy face spiders' of Hawaii have a new relative in the Himalayas. They evolved their smiley faces half a world apart
Devi Priyadarshini and Ashirwad Tripathy were on the hunt for Himalayan forest ants. Instead, they discovered an entirel...
This sea turtle hatchling was barely a pound when he was rescued. 6 years later, the 220-pound loggerhead is ready to swim free
Kai the sea turtle was barely hanging on when he was rescued in 2020 on the coast of South Africa....
Dog Saved from Pound Rescuers New Owner from House Fire: âA genuine treasureâ
From a New Zealand outlet comes the story of a man who saved a dog from the pound, and the dog who saved him from perish...
30 Years of Volunteering Has Kept This California Creek Pristine
An important watershed in Oakland is now a thriving Eden of native species thanks to the work of two generations of volu...
NYC 'queer garden' is filled with non-binary and sex-changing plants
Many of the plants found at the Alice Austen House are non-binary or sex-changing species, such as ferns and flowers tha...
Owl Found in Concrete Gets Feather Transplant So it Can Fly Silently Again into the Wild (WATCH)
A great horned owl found covered in concrete has flown to freedom after six months of care at a Utah sanctuary. A good S...
Increased Sightings of Worldâs Two Largest Whale Species Decimated By Hunting Provides New Hope for Survival
Increased sightings of the world's two largest whale species offers fresh hope for the future of the endangered ocean gi...
Scientist Discovers New Species of Wildflower That Only Grows in New Jersey
A researcher discovered a ârareâ wildflower that only grows in New Jerseyâafter studying a plant that everyone assumed t...
Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes
Tiny samples of DNA taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, uti...
AI Used to Pinpoint Whale Heat Signatures to Prevent Ship Collisions in San Francisco Bay
Scientists in California are using heat-sensing AI to save grey whales transiting through San Francisco Bay. More and mo...
'Koala-sniffing dogs' are saving the endangered marsupials from fires and floods: 'They smell what we can't see'
The most famous koala-sniffing canine, Bear, has just retired after a decade of service....
NYC magician uses tricks (and treats) to help shelter dogs get adopted
John Stessel knows the love of a dog is the realest source of magic the world has to offer....
After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it
On May 20, a fisherman hooked a sea turtle from a fishing pier in North Carolina. Thatâs when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtl...
Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season
A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to ...
Passionate âTortoise Guardiansâ Help Critically-Endangered Giant Tortoise Slowly Return to India
In the far-eastern Indian state of Nagaland, locals are protecting mainland Asia's largest tortoise species, an animal t...
Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough resea...
This tiny fox species almost disappeared forever. Now, its recovery is among the fastest of any endangered species
Catalina Island foxes were nearly wiped out by a major distemper outbreak. Conservationists have brought them back from ...
Disabled parrot is the alpha male of his flock: 'Behavioral innovation can help bypass physical disability'
Researchers noted that the bird had priority access to feeders, and he was the only male groomed by other males....
Endangered loggerhead turtle needed his flipper amputated due a scourge of leeches. He's finally on the road to recovery
Habanero the loggerhead sea turtle has been through quite a journey. But his doctors are optimistic that his best life i...
He grew up poaching animals and cutting down trees. Now he protects the same land he used to plunder
Rustom Basumatary received the Assam Guarav Award for his wildlife conservation efforts....
Joggerâs Call for Help Saves Critically-Endangered Penguin Found Face-Down on the Beach
Rescuers raced to save a stranded penguin after a jogger spotted it and called for help. Two weeks ago, wildlife veterin...
18 Rescue Workers Toil for 6 Hours to Save Dog Trapped Underground (Watch Her Joyful Release)
A dogâs carefree day, bounding over the moors in North Yorkshire, led to a six-hour scramble by dedicated rescuers deter...
Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation
DNA floating in seawater is now enough to let scientists monitor the health of Americaâs dolphin populations. Sampling D...
This 277-dog pool party just broke a Guinness World Record. Now all of the pools are being donated to shelters
Chewy hosted the splashy event to kick off summer and help shelter pets stay cool....
Viral therapy dog gives children a hug every day when they get to school: 'He is life to these kids'
Cole and his human are changing lives for elementary schoolers across the country....
Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life
A decade after Scotland banned bottom trawling and dredging there are flourishing populations of no less than 1,500 spec...
College students invent 'enrichment wall' for zoo elephants that plays music only they can hear
Four elephants at Zoo Atlanta have been eager to play with the new wall, which includes treat puzzles and sounds designe...
Clouded leopards are 'one of the most elusive cat species' in the world. The Nashville Zoo just celebrated the birth of its 50th cub
Less than 10,000 clouded leopards remain in the wild today....
Hundreds of sea turtles visit this national park to lay their eggs every year. To protect them, locals 'adopt a nest'
Over seven years, 600 supporters have helped raise nearly $126,000 to protect endangered sea turtle eggs....
Vital Island Home for Endangered Monk Seals Gains Marine Protections from Greece
With the flourish of a pen, the President of Greece recently signed into law a new marine protected area at the national...
EU Passes Animal Protection Law for Keeping, Breeding, and Selling
The European Parliament has agreed on the bloc's first set of rules governing animal welfare that will cut out harmful b...
British 'Knitting Nannas' sent mini sweaters to penguins, toys to monkeys, and baby blankets to a rhino. Now they're knitting for elephants
The Knitting Nannas have been saving animals around the world one stitch at a time....
One of the world's most endangered sea turtles lost her flipper in a 'traumatic amputation.' Her next chapter is being tracked from space
Amelie has joined a unique group of amputee sea turtles that are being monitored by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology...
Sea turtle with tumor 'bigger than her head' makes miraculous recovery: 'She takes the cake for the scariest tumor I've seen'
The 170-pound loggerhead sea turtle âbeat the oddsâ last summer and has since swam over 870 miles around the Florida Key...
National park volunteers stand guard between humans and tigers, preventing wildlife conflict
The Bardiya National Park region experiences frequent human-wildlife conflict incidents, mostly involving elephants and ...
Conservationists Successfully Tackle Invasive Trees and Fish in Vital South Africa Ecosystems
In South Africa, a coordinated series of projects has removed dangerous infestations of invasive species from 13,000 acr...
When leopard cubs get separated from their mother, these wildlife experts step in with 'overnight boxes.' They've saved over 100 cubs
When leopardesses go off to hunt, their babies can get separated in the process. Thatâs when Wildlife SOS steps in to he...
Asiatic Wild Ass Returns to Eastern Mongolia After 65-year Isolation from Landscape Fencing
The Asiatic wild ass, known locally as the khulan (Equus hemionus), has returned to eastern Mongolia and is showing clea...
Homeless Man Helps Find and Return Stolen Dogâs Ashes, Receives Thousands to Get Back on His Feet
A Seattle man homeless for 7 years is getting a fresh start after he found and returned the priceless memorial relics of...
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A passing boat shattered the back of this loggerhead sea turtle's shell. See her incredible four-month recovery
Swim Shady, and fellow loggerhead Paddles, were in critical condition when they were rescued near Juno Beach, Florida....
Africaâs Rarest Antelope Gets Boost as Zoos Send 4 Bongos to Kenya to Help Save the Species From the Brink
Four mountain bongos, Africaâs rarest species of antelope, have just touched down in Kenya in a major step forward in ef...
Good News in History, May 8
Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, broadcaster and producer who created and wrote...
Beachgoer finds sea turtle stranded, so covered in barnacles she couldn't move. See her amazing 9-month recovery
Kalani the green sea turtle was covered in barnacles, algae, and leeches. Experts at the Australian Seabird & Turtle Res...
Woman travels the world to see all 7 species of sea turtle â and help save them along the way
A Canadian mother of two discovered a new passion in 2020: protecting sea turtles....
Rare big cat caught on camera in Honduras raises hope for conservation
For the first time in a decade, camera traps set up high in the Sierra del MerendĂłn mountain range in Honduras captured ...
Rescued From Kitchen Cabinet, a Hairless Puppy Nicknamed âDobbyâ is Now Healthy, Happy and Free
Some rescue dog transformations are so profound that they restore your faith in second chances. Dobbyâs journey from squ...
Scientists were delighted by the appearance of a rare rescued sea turtle. Then they ran a DNA test
Scientists at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center were pleasantly surprised when Earl Grey the sea turtle came under their car...
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Trail camera picks up rare footage of swamp-dwelling 'fishing cat' with webbed toes
The vulnerable species is so rare that it âborders on myth.â...
14 Toucans Rescued at US-Mexico Border Found Hidden in the Dashboard of a Vehicle
14 trafficked toucans rescued at the US-Mexico border now have a chance to contribute to conservation and the public's a...
Kiwi birds have lost 99% of their population. New Zealanders are fighting for their return
The symbolic bird is coming back to the heart of New Zealand a century after it was sent offshore....
On vacation, this 8-year-old girl spotted a hooked sea turtle. She ended up saving one of the world's most endangered species
A young girl was vacationing from South Carolina with her family when they came across a hooked sea turtle on a fishing ...
Chinese Pangolins Growing Steadily in the Wilds of Southern China for the First Time This Century
For the Chinese subspecies of the world's most trafficked wild animal, the darkest days may be in the rearview mirror. T...
Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, Worldâs Oldest Penguin Turns 38
A penguin believed to be the oldest in the world has celebrated her 38th Birthday with an impressive ice cake topped wit...
Success! Sumatran Orangutan Uses Rope Bridge to Cross Road for the First Time Connecting Habitats
A wild Sumatran orangutan has been seen crossing a road through the jungle with the help of a canopy rope bridge for the...
Grandmother Gets Help From Her Dog While Gardening: She Points and He Digs
An American senior recently went viral on social media while doing a bit of gardeningâwith the help of a 150 pound dog. ...
Eradication of Invasive Ferrets Within N. Irelandâs Largest Seabird Colony Is a World First
In a world-first conservation achievement, Northern Ireland has successfully eradicated an invasive population of ferret...
Bald Ibis âthe Herald of Springâ Saved from Extinction in Turkey Thanks to Semi-Wild Breeding
Towering above the crystal clear waters of the Euphrates River, sandstone cliffs have for thousands of years played host...
An endangered sea turtle spent 22 years recovering from a shark attack. Now, she's finally returning to the ocean
Molly the sea turtle was on the brink of death when she was found on the shores of Kerry, Ireland in 2004. Her recovery ...
'Gigantic' ancient octopus used jaws to crush prey and hunted alongside the dinosaurs 100M years ago: study
Octopusesâ earliest relatives that lived 100 million years ago may have been "gigantic" predators that hunted alongside ...
Tumorous sea turtle makes 4-month recovery after being saved from fishing line: 'I seriously did not think she was going to make it'
Nutella the sea turtle was in rough shape when she was rescued from Key Largo in December. Thanks to Floridaâs Turtle Ho...
Scientists revive ancient 24,000-year-old âzombie wormâ from Arctic ice â then it reproduced
Scientists have successfully revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism from Siberian permafrost, offering new insig...
After Hiker Falls From Cliff, Dog is Left Behind Shivering Until Pilot Crowdfunds for Rescue Flight to Reunite Them
Jessica Johnston was lucky to have survived after plummeting from the top of a 180-foot waterfall while hiking in the mo...
Girl Spots Endangered Axolotl Under a Bridge in Wales and Family Mounts Extraordinary Rescue
A mom was left stunned when her 10-year-old daughter spotted a critically-endangered axolotl under a bridge in Walesâan ...
Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023
A strange "golden orb" pulled from more than 2 miles beneath the Gulf of Alaska , once rumored to be everything from an ...
Over 4,000 sea turtle eggs were at risk of being bulldozed. These volunteers came to their rescue
Since March, volunteers and trained personnel have moved 3,984 eggs from 44 leatherback nests and 122 eggs from a single...
Worldâs Oldest Gorilla, Known for Her Dignified Manner, Celebrates 69
On April 13th, the world's oldest gorilla celebrated her birthday with a vegetable feast at the Berlin Zoo. Named Fatou,...
This French Polynesian paradise combines tourism and sea turtle conservation. They've protected over 120,000 hatchlings
The Brando luxury resort demonstrates that science-driven, sustainable tourism can successfully restore marine ecosystem...
Womanâs cancer battle takes unbelievable turn when her dog gets same diagnosis
Vickie Doogan got her dog Dolly during breast cancer recovery. Years later, Dolly was diagnosed with the same disease an...
Embryo Fossil is Missing Puzzle Piece Thrilling Scientists with Oldest Proof that Mammal Ancestors Laid Eggs
A remarkable new discovery is shedding light on one of the greatest survival stories in Earthâs historyâand answering a ...
Meet the Oxford Library Cat Whoâs Purr-fectly Content Being the Unofficial College Mascot
For this hefty long-haired cat, no amount of attention seems to be enough for his new public relations role. Named Isamb...
Group Works Together to Save Humpback Whale After it Became Stranded on Australian Sandbar
Rescuers in Australia were able to save a humpback whale after becoming stranded on a sandbar during its migration. The ...
Study Debunks Myth of Native Hawaiians Brutishly Causing Bird Extinctions
Challenging a 50-year-old narrative about Hawaiiâs native birds, a new study from the University of Hawaii at MÄnoa foun...
Scientists calculated how much money it would take to save every single threatened species in Australia. It's lower than you'd think
Australia has over 1,700 threatened species, including koalas, wombats, pygmy possums, and many more....
Five 'missing' bird species were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope to conservationists
With the new changes, the overall number of âlostâ birds, as defined in a 2022 study, dropped to 120 from the 163 listed...
Worldâs Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spainâs Gallop Towards Rewilding
3 years ago, the last non-domesticated species of horse was reintroduced into a Spanish woodland in the hopes they would...
âCloud Jaguarâ Sighting Is First in a Decade Caught on a Trail Cam in Honduras
Just weeks ago, a jaguar was captured on camera in Honduras' Sierra del MerendĂłn mountain range for the first time in a ...
The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. This aquarium just saved 35 of them
A total of 29 sea turtles were recently released back into the Gulf of Mexico, with eight more in recovery....
Conservationists work together to save endangered slow loris, one of the world's rarest primates
One of the worldâs most endangered primates was rescued in early April, but its release back into the wild comes with ca...
Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter â and one of the world's rarest sea turtles
It is incredibly rare for Kempâs ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surp...
Americaâs Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling
An Alaska district court judge has ruled against a coalition of logging interests looking to get their saws on Tongass N...
âKing of the birdsâ set to return to Englandâs skies
Golden eagles could soon be reintroduced to England, but the birds might arrive under their own steam first...
12 Stunning Owl Photos Entice Visitors to Their Scottish FacilityâAnd Any New Owners Who May Want to Buy it
Beautiful portraits are showcasing the twelve species of hand-reared birds that are being touted among the largest colle...
After 5 Years, Missing Cat Finally Reunited With Owner Thanks to Old Facebook Post from When He was Stolen
A missing cat has finally been reunited with his owner five years after being 'catnapped'. Danielle Arme was left heartb...
This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits
Penn Stateâs Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, ...
An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper
A green sea turtle the size of a manhole cover was found stranded by the San Gabriel River in January....
National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job
Alongside a park volunteer, the ranger unearthed a fuzzy new member of the Big Bend ecosystem....
A lifeguard rescued a turtle with a fishing hook lodged in its throat. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles
A lifeguard and marine biology student was shocked when she discovered one of the worldâs rarest turtles on the sands of...
These are all the national parks where your dog can become a 'BARK Ranger'
At about 150 national park sites â of the 433 under the NPS umbrella â visitors who bring their dogs along can collect a...
Scientists Track Where Butternut Trees Have Resisted Deadly Disease â So Reforesting Efforts Can Thrive
The butternut tree, (Juglans cinerea) a close relative of black walnut prized for its pale wood and wildlife value, is o...
This sea turtle was found 'gravely unwell' and covered in barnacles. See her amazing three-month recovery
Bear the hawksbill sea turtle was in dire straits when she was found stranded on a beach in Australia....
Half-blind, 12-yo Dog Fights off Hungry Bear to Protect Family and Pets in New Mexico: âSheâs our little savior â
A rural New Mexico family was left in a state resembling heartbroken wonderment when they discovered their 12-year-old d...
Tourists in Hawaii encouraged to borrow shelter dogs to take on 'field trips' during vacation
For the pet lovers who are homesick from their own furry friends, there are ample opportunities to give back, all while ...
New miniature 'marsupial' frog carries a secret in a hidden pouch
A new frog species in Peru created a stir in the world of herpetology....
There are just 380 of this whale species remaining on Earth. Now, they have a GoFundMe
A nonprofit that is vital in the protection of North Atlantic right whales is turning the tide on their annual fundraisi...
Endangered Bird Was Losing its Song, So Captive Breeding Now Includes âSinging Lessonsâ from Wild Males
In one of the stranger manifestations of species decline in Australia, the Critically-Endangered regent honeyeater is ha...
At this animal shelter, volunteers can borrow a dog to take on a hike. It's leading to more adoptions
Sign-up only takes 15-20 minutes and is perfect for locals and out-of-towners alike....
Teen Finds 6-Inch Megalodon Tooth Millions of Years Old While Diving for Fossils on Florida Coast
A Florida teen will have quite the story for his friends to chew on when they all meet back in class after spring break....
Good News in History, April 3
92 years ago today, Dame Jane Goodall was born. The beloved British primatologist first observed chimpanzees creating to...
What went right this week: a âbreakthroughâ for migratory species, plus more
A âbreakthroughâ for migratory species, Africaâs road safety âmilestoneâ and a quantum leap for solar, plus more...
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Woman spends 92 days saving sea turtle covered in hundreds of barnacles: 'She doesn't even look like the same turtle'
Syrena the loggerhead turtle was near death when she was rescued by marine biologist Tabitha Siegfried....
National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job
Biologist Michael Reichmuth captured something scientists had never photographed before in the wild....
Endangered Cockatoos Finally Hatch Chick in Artificial Nest, a Promise of Conservation Success
The future looks substantially brighter for a beautiful and totally unique Australian cockatoo species that requires ver...
Dogs can detect Parkinsonâs years before symptoms show â with 98% accuracy
A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinsonâs detection....
The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes
On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law....
UN Summit Sees Giant Otter and 39 Other Migratory Species Gain Cross-Border Protections
132 representatives from world governments recently adopted a sweeping set of conservation measures aimed at protecting ...
Spectacular New Species Found in Cambodiaâs Limestone CavesâAsiaâs âLittle Laboratoriesâ
A breathtaking expedition high among limestone escarpments and deep in the cave systems they contain has revealed severa...
Hero Black Lab Was Trained as a Seeing-Eye Dog, but Detected Ownerâs Blood Clot Too
Luis Perez is no stranger to pain. At 45-years-old, he has been battling MS most of his life, lost his vision at age 23 ...
Endangered Cahow, One of the Rarest Seabirds in the World, Hatched on Nonsuch Island in Bermuda
Though an event neither singular nor inaugural, the hatching of an endangered seabird and national icon of Bermuda is st...
North Americaâs Largest Wildlife Overpass Opens for Animals to Safely Cross in Colorado
Moose, elk, black bears, and mountain lions are now able to cross six lanes of interstate highway traffic along I-25 nea...
24 New Species Including a New Family of Amphipods Identified in Deep Sea Survey
A recent international survey of a deep sea zone near Mexico turned up 24 species of shrimp-like animals called amphipod...
Animals are Streaming into 400 Childrenâs Hospitals From San Diego Zooâs Dedicated 24-hour Channel
For most kids, you can't beat a trip to the zoo. And for those unfortunate kids whose immune systems are too weak to end...
California spent $15M to make homeless shelters pet-friendly. It got people off the streets
When homeless shelters allow people to stay with their dogs and other pets, more unhoused people become more willing to ...
Hero police dog hired to sniff out the hard drives of child abusers: 'She helps us hold offenders accountable'
Golden retriever Taffy may just be the goodest girl....
Tiny 28-Inch Pony Is Now thriving After Being so Sick He Couldnât Stand
From central England comes the feel good story of a tiny pony rescued from disease whose winning and warming hearts of v...
There are no vets on this small Hawaiian island. Locals are stepping in to save cats stranded by the rising floods
As devastating floods sweep across Hawaii, one small but determined nonprofit is stepping up for the islandsâ most vulne...
Spectacular blue 'cavern creature' spotted on expedition. It's a new species
A team of researchers plunged into over 60 caverns across Cambodia to count animals in the region. 11 new species awaite...
Greek Government Organizes âAnimal Airliftâ to Evacuate Pets and Owners from the Gulf
The Greek government organized an evacuation flight out of the United Arab Emirates specially-chartered for pets and the...
A white woman falsely reported a Black birdwatcher to the police. It led to a reckoning for racist bird names
The American Ornithological Society adapted its English Common Names Project after birders called for a change....
Surgeons Perform First-Ever Surgery for Critically-Endangered Monkey Weeks Before She Gave Birth
GNN often stays abreast of births among the Chester Zooâs incredibly diverse residents of rare and endangered species, b...
Elusive Nightjar Populations Doubled in 5 Years, a âRemarkable Comebackâ Conservationists Say
The population of one of Englandâs most-elusive birds is flourishing again thanks to conservation efforts in the south o...
Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study
A special gene that helps animals like the yak survive at high altitude could enable new treatments for multiple scleros...
Stopping Ozempic? New study reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s
New research challenges fears about Ozempic weight regain. Cleveland Clinic study of 8,000 patients finds minimal reboun...
Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinsonâs Drug Thanks to Helpful Bacteria
A drug to treat Parkinsonâs disease can be made from waste plastic bottles using a pioneering method, a new study shows....
19 Cities Including London, San Francisco, Hong Kong Achieve âRemarkable Reductionsâ in Air Pollution
In a report that examined the air quality of 100 global cities, 19 were found to have substantially improved since 2010....
3 New Lizard Species Discovered in AustraliaâIncluding Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor
These days, when scientists announce theyâve discovered a new species of animal, itâs usually some miniature frog or dee...
Visionary Birding Route Now Links 5 African Nations Along Ancient River Migratory Map
The announcement of a new transboundary birding route has catapulted southern Africa to the forefront of international b...
660-Square Miles of Critical Biodiverse Forest Now Protected in Bolivia
An American conservation NGO has helped propose and fund the creation of a vast new nature reserve along a critical corr...
Woman's alarming cancer symptoms blamed on pregnancy for years before Stage 3 diagnosis
Los Angeles mom Marisa Peters had her colorectal cancer symptoms dismissed by doctors for five years before her Stage 3 ...
Kind Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Paid Bahamas Vacation
As the busy holiday period wound to a close at The Standard restaurant in Toledo, the owners surprised their staff with ...
Rare Species of Pink âFairy Clubâ Fungus Discovered in UK for First Time
A rare, pale pink, fairy club fungus native to Italy was found during a mushroom survey in England last autumn, the firs...
What went right this week: renewables-1; oil-0, plus more
Events strengthened the case for renewables, Croatia eliminated landmines, an âextinctâ species returned to England, and...
Wife Used âFind My iPhoneâ to Locate Husband Buried in an Avalanche for Over 4 Hours
A wife used her âFind My iPhoneâ feature to guide search and rescue to the location of her husband who had been buried i...
Dog Obsessively Sniffing Momâs Breath Detected Lung CancerâNow an E-Nose is Being Trained to Save More Lives
Colleen Ferguson says her German shepherd saved her life by detecting cancer in its earliest stagesâand causing her to s...
Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park
A routine parking lot project at Dinosaur National Monument has unearthed dinosaur fossils at the site for the first tim...
Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly
Researchers at Virginia Tech say manâs best friend may also be one of natureâs best defenses against an invasive pest. F...