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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...
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 ...
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...
Blind cat helps stray kitten on the brink with life-saving blood transfusion
Dandelion the orange tabby is now on the road to recovery....
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
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 ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
'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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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, ...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
Good News in History, April 3
92 years ago today, Dame Jane Goodall was born. The beloved British primatologist first observed chimpanzees creating to...
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....
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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....
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...