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Researchers have been following this rare 'ghost dog' species for 23 years to better learn how to protect it
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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...

Jun 22, 2026
Experts thought this critically endangered species had vanished. Then, one was spotted on a trail camera
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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 “huge news.”...

Jun 22, 2026
World’s Largest ‘Whale Graveyard’ Teems with Deep-Sea Life Including Species Unknown to Science
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World’s Largest ‘Whale Graveyard’ 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 Ocean—and it ...

Jun 19, 2026
172-pound loggerhead turtle with four fishing hooks in his body given second chance by volunteers
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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...

Jun 19, 2026
Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born in the UK Is Huge Win–with Only 400 Left in Wild
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Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born in the UK Is Huge Win–with 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...

Jun 18, 2026
Watch an orangutan swing over a busy road via canopy bridge: 'We have watched and waited for this moment'
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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...

Jun 18, 2026
A 'walking shark' was seen crawling along the bottom of the seafloor. It's a new species
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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....

Jun 18, 2026
Experts delighted: Olive ridley sea turtle seen nesting in Florida for the first time ever
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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....

Jun 17, 2026
Conservationists celebrate birth of baby pancake tortoise, hope for one of the world's most endangered reptiles
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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...

Jun 17, 2026
This national park site is training volunteers to become 'sea turtle nest sitters'
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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....

Jun 16, 2026
This sea turtle was rescued with a missing flipper and a crushed shell. A special procedure saved his life
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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....

Jun 16, 2026
Boy Finds 2 Million-year-old Tooth From Elephant Ancestor on Beach Walk
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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...

Jun 14, 2026
Woman Who Rescued Injured Crow Keeps Getting ‘Thank-you Gifts’ from Other Birds
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Woman Who Rescued Injured Crow Keeps Getting ‘Thank-you Gifts’ 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...

Jun 13, 2026
Dog Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea on Inflatable Kayak Headed Toward Norway
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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...

Jun 12, 2026
Sea turtle makes dramatic recovery after life-threatening boat strike: 'The most severe case that we've ever seen'
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Sea turtle makes dramatic recovery after life-threatening boat strike: 'The most severe case that we've ever seen'

“Dark-Blue Yellow” is one of 21 sea turtles recently rescued by The Florida Aquarium Turtle Rehabilitation Center....

Jun 12, 2026
Family That Owned This ‘Wildlife Wonder of the World’ for 300 years Sells Bass Rock to Protect 100,000 Gannet Seabirds
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Family That Owned This ‘Wildlife Wonder of the World’ 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...

Jun 11, 2026
Stray cat rescued from tornado gets a 'job' at local news station to help him get adopted
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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....

Jun 11, 2026
Chicago Home Builder Lauded for Halting Construction Just to Save Killdeer Nest
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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...

Jun 10, 2026
A team of firefighters worked together to save a dog trapped on a two-story cliff in Oregon
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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....

Jun 10, 2026
Four friends rescued a 324-pound sea turtle after it was struck by a boat: 'She'd been fighting for hours out there'
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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....

Jun 10, 2026
Loophole in Endangered Species Act Is Closed to Coal Miners After Court Ruling
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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 government’s attempts to undercut Endangere...

Jun 10, 2026
Community Spares No Effort to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner After Their Car Was Rolled in a Crash
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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...

Jun 9, 2026
First Live White Abalone Found in 5 Years During Channel Islands Survey Sparks Hope for Recovery
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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 ...

Jun 9, 2026
Endangered California Condor Flies into Oregon for the First Time in 122 Years
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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...

Jun 8, 2026
The world's largest wildlife overpass is coming to California this year. It will help animals safely cross 10 highway lanes
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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 California’s Simi Hills with the isolated Santa Monica Mountains....

Jun 8, 2026
This 'turtle-sniffing dog' searches miles of New York woods to save endangered species
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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....

Jun 8, 2026
Harbor seals abandon their pups when beach-goers get too close. These mom-shaped pillows help save the babies' lives
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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....

Jun 8, 2026
California is building a new overpass to reduce crashes and protect wildlife. It's already working
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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....

Jun 5, 2026
Scientists unveil 'living bandage' that could dramatically speed wound healing
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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...

Jun 5, 2026
3 Mule Deer Just Inaugurated California’s Newest Wildlife Crossing Bridge
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3 Mule Deer Just Inaugurated California’s Newest Wildlife Crossing Bridge

A California wildlife overpass is already proving popular with the local deer—and it's not even finished yet. In what is...

Jun 5, 2026
This rescued sea turtle shocked scientists with its DNA results. After a 7-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean
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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...

Jun 5, 2026
In the Land of Infrastructure Projects, Activists and Nature Lovers Saved Endangered Spoonbill Habitat
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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 ...

Jun 5, 2026
A new wildlife overpass connects two of Australia's national parks, saving beloved endangered species
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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...

Jun 4, 2026
7 things you absolutely need to know going into sea turtle nesting season
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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....

Jun 3, 2026
Iconic Kruger National Park Celebrates 100th Year of Protecting African Wildlife, Including the Big 5
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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 Park—a 7,500-sq...

Jun 3, 2026
Critically-Endangered Red Ruffed Lemur Triplets Born at Wild Georgia Theme Park
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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...

Jun 3, 2026
This woman refused to leave a sea turtle’s side until rescuers arrived. Thanks to her, it got a second chance at life
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This woman refused to leave a sea turtle’s side until rescuers arrived. Thanks to her, it got a second chance at life

It’s illegal to touch a sea turtle, but Clara Macciocchi quickly realized she was dealing with extraordinary circumstanc...

Jun 2, 2026
2026 Sees the Most Right Whale Calves Born in One Season Since 2009
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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...

Jun 2, 2026
A boat trip can emit the same carbon as an 186-mile road trip. So this captain made his whale-watching boat emission-free
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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....

Jun 1, 2026
Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species
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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....

Jun 1, 2026
Incredibly Rare Bongos Caught on Trail Cam in Area They Were Thought to be Extinct
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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...

May 31, 2026
Owls Found Thriving in Abandoned Coal Mine as Wildlife Reclaims Industrial Heritage Site
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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...

May 30, 2026
Endangered sea turtle makes full recovery after being covered in algae and barnacles: 'She’s unrecognizable now in the best way'
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Endangered sea turtle makes full recovery after being covered in algae and barnacles: 'She’s unrecognizable now in the best way'

Chlorophyllis required over sixty days of rehabilitation after she was rescued from the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier in ...

May 29, 2026
Rare British Plant Makes Extraordinary Comeback from Brink of Extinction
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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...

May 29, 2026
Everglades Restoration Project Ongoing for 20-Plus Years Sees Huge Rewilding Success
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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...

May 28, 2026
Hawaiians were shocked to find sea turtles with 'graffiti' on their backs. It led to a 600-person effort to save the species
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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...

May 28, 2026
This Florida drag queen doubles as a marine animal conservationist: 'Steve Irwin was my biggest inspiration growing up'
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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....

May 28, 2026
Fabulous Vietnam Pheasant Not Seen in 20 Years Returns to Wild Thanks to Zoo Coalition
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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...

May 28, 2026
Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: 'This foal is wildlife conservation in action'
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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....

May 27, 2026
Biologists Clone Wild Yaks to Save Golden Subspecies Numbering Fewer Than 300 in First of its Kind Effort
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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...

May 27, 2026
This sea turtle hatchling was barely a pound when he was rescued. 6 years later, the 220-pound loggerhead is ready to swim free
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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....

May 26, 2026
The 'happy face spiders' of Hawaii have a new relative in the Himalayas. They evolved their smiley faces half a world apart
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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...

May 26, 2026
30 Years of Volunteering Has Kept This California Creek Pristine
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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...

May 25, 2026
Dog Saved from Pound Rescuers New Owner from House Fire: ‘A genuine treasure’
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Dog Saved from Pound Rescuers New Owner from House Fire: ‘A genuine treasure’

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...

May 25, 2026
NYC 'queer garden' is filled with non-binary and sex-changing plants
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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...

May 24, 2026
Increased Sightings of World’s Two Largest Whale Species Decimated By Hunting Provides New Hope for Survival
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Increased Sightings of World’s 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...

May 24, 2026
Owl Found in Concrete Gets Feather Transplant So it Can Fly Silently Again into the Wild (WATCH)
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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...

May 24, 2026
Scientist Discovers New Species of Wildflower That Only Grows in New Jersey
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Scientist Discovers New Species of Wildflower That Only Grows in New Jersey

A researcher discovered a ‘rare’ wildflower that only grows in New Jersey—after studying a plant that everyone assumed t...

May 23, 2026
Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes
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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...

May 23, 2026
AI Used to Pinpoint Whale Heat Signatures to Prevent Ship Collisions in San Francisco Bay
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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...

May 22, 2026
'Koala-sniffing dogs' are saving the endangered marsupials from fires and floods: 'They smell what we can't see'
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'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....

May 22, 2026
After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it
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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. That’s when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtl...

May 21, 2026
NYC magician uses tricks (and treats) to help shelter dogs get adopted
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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....

May 21, 2026
Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season
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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 ...

May 20, 2026
Passionate ‘Tortoise Guardians’ Help Critically-Endangered Giant Tortoise Slowly Return to India
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Passionate ‘Tortoise Guardians’ 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...

May 19, 2026
This tiny fox species almost disappeared forever. Now, its recovery is among the fastest of any endangered species
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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 ...

May 19, 2026
Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
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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...

May 19, 2026
Disabled parrot is the alpha male of his flock: 'Behavioral innovation can help bypass physical disability'
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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....

May 18, 2026
Endangered loggerhead turtle needed his flipper amputated due a scourge of leeches. He's finally on the road to recovery
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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...

May 18, 2026
He grew up poaching animals and cutting down trees. Now he protects the same land he used to plunder
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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....

May 18, 2026
Jogger’s Call for Help Saves Critically-Endangered Penguin Found Face-Down on the Beach
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Jogger’s 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...

May 17, 2026
Sampling DNA in Seawater Can Reveal the Health of Dolphin Populations, in First for Conservation
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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 America’s dolphin populations. Sampling D...

May 16, 2026
18 Rescue Workers Toil for 6 Hours to Save Dog Trapped Underground (Watch Her Joyful Release)
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18 Rescue Workers Toil for 6 Hours to Save Dog Trapped Underground (Watch Her Joyful Release)

A dog’s carefree day, bounding over the moors in North Yorkshire, led to a six-hour scramble by dedicated rescuers deter...

May 16, 2026
Viral therapy dog gives children a hug every day when they get to school: 'He is life to these kids'
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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....

May 15, 2026
This 277-dog pool party just broke a Guinness World Record. Now all of the pools are being donated to shelters
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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....

May 15, 2026
Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life
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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...

May 15, 2026
Clouded leopards are 'one of the most elusive cat species' in the world. The Nashville Zoo just celebrated the birth of its 50th cub
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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....

May 14, 2026
College students invent 'enrichment wall' for zoo elephants that plays music only they can hear
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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...

May 14, 2026
Hundreds of sea turtles visit this national park to lay their eggs every year. To protect them, locals 'adopt a nest'
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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....

May 13, 2026
EU Passes Animal Protection Law for Keeping, Breeding, and Selling
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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...

May 13, 2026
Vital Island Home for Endangered Monk Seals Gains Marine Protections from Greece
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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...

May 13, 2026
National park volunteers stand guard between humans and tigers, preventing wildlife conflict
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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 ...

May 12, 2026
One of the world's most endangered sea turtles lost her flipper in a 'traumatic amputation.' Her next chapter is being tracked from space
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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...

May 12, 2026
Sea turtle with tumor 'bigger than her head' makes miraculous recovery: 'She takes the cake for the scariest tumor I've seen'
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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 “beat the odds” last summer and has since swam over 870 miles around the Florida Key...

May 12, 2026
Conservationists Successfully Tackle Invasive Trees and Fish in Vital South Africa Ecosystems
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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...

May 12, 2026
British 'Knitting Nannas' sent mini sweaters to penguins, toys to monkeys, and baby blankets to a rhino. Now they're knitting for elephants
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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....

May 12, 2026
 When leopard cubs get separated from their mother, these wildlife experts step in with 'overnight boxes.' They've saved over 100 cubs
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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. That’s when Wildlife SOS steps in to he...

May 11, 2026
A passing boat shattered the back of this loggerhead sea turtle's shell. See her incredible four-month recovery
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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....

May 11, 2026
Homeless Man Helps Find and Return Stolen Dog’s Ashes, Receives Thousands to Get Back on His Feet
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Homeless Man Helps Find and Return Stolen Dog’s 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...

May 11, 2026
Asiatic Wild Ass Returns to Eastern Mongolia After 65-year Isolation from Landscape Fencing
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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...

May 11, 2026
Africa’s Rarest Antelope Gets Boost as Zoos Send 4 Bongos to Kenya to Help Save the Species From the Brink
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Africa’s Rarest Antelope Gets Boost as Zoos Send 4 Bongos to Kenya to Help Save the Species From the Brink

Four mountain bongos, Africa’s rarest species of antelope, have just touched down in Kenya in a major step forward in ef...

May 9, 2026
Good News in History, May 8
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Good News in History, May 8

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, broadcaster and producer who created and wrote...

May 8, 2026
Beachgoer finds sea turtle stranded, so covered in barnacles she couldn't move. See her amazing 9-month recovery
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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...

May 8, 2026
Woman travels the world to see all 7 species of sea turtle — and help save them along the way
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Woman travels the world to see all 7 species of sea turtle — and help save them along the way

A Canadian mother of two discovered a new passion in 2020: protecting sea turtles....

May 6, 2026
Rescued From Kitchen Cabinet, a Hairless Puppy Nicknamed ‘Dobby’ is Now Healthy, Happy and Free
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Rescued From Kitchen Cabinet, a Hairless Puppy Nicknamed ‘Dobby’ is Now Healthy, Happy and Free

Some rescue dog transformations are so profound that they restore your faith in second chances. Dobby’s journey from squ...

May 5, 2026
Rare big cat caught on camera in Honduras raises hope for conservation
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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 ...

May 5, 2026
Trail camera picks up rare footage of swamp-dwelling 'fishing cat' with webbed toes
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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 “borders on myth.”...

May 4, 2026
Scientists were delighted by the appearance of a rare rescued sea turtle. Then they ran a DNA test
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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...

May 4, 2026
14 Toucans Rescued at US-Mexico Border Found Hidden in the Dashboard of a Vehicle
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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...

May 4, 2026
On vacation, this 8-year-old girl spotted a hooked sea turtle. She ended up saving one of the world's most endangered species
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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 ...

May 1, 2026
Kiwi birds have lost 99% of their population. New Zealanders are fighting for their return
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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....

May 1, 2026
Chinese Pangolins Growing Steadily in the Wilds of Southern China for the First Time This Century
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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...

Apr 29, 2026
Success! Sumatran Orangutan Uses Rope Bridge to Cross Road for the First Time Connecting Habitats
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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...

Apr 28, 2026
Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s Oldest Penguin Turns 38
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Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s 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...

Apr 28, 2026
Grandmother Gets Help From Her Dog While Gardening: She Points and He Digs
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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 gardening—with the help of a 150 pound dog. ...

Apr 27, 2026
'Gigantic' ancient octopus used jaws to crush prey and hunted alongside the dinosaurs 100M years ago: study
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'Gigantic' ancient octopus used jaws to crush prey and hunted alongside the dinosaurs 100M years ago: study

Octopuses’ earliest relatives that lived 100 million years ago may have been "gigantic" predators that hunted alongside ...

Apr 24, 2026
An endangered sea turtle spent 22 years recovering from a shark attack. Now, she's finally returning to the ocean
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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 ...

Apr 24, 2026
Scientists revive ancient 24,000-year-old ‘zombie worm’ from Arctic ice — then it reproduced
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Scientists revive ancient 24,000-year-old ‘zombie worm’ from Arctic ice — then it reproduced

Scientists have successfully revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism from Siberian permafrost, offering new insig...

Apr 24, 2026
Bald Ibis ‘the Herald of Spring’ Saved from Extinction in Turkey Thanks to Semi-Wild Breeding
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Bald Ibis ‘the Herald of Spring’ 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...

Apr 24, 2026
Eradication of Invasive Ferrets Within N. Ireland’s Largest Seabird Colony Is a World First
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Eradication of Invasive Ferrets Within N. Ireland’s Largest Seabird Colony Is a World First

In a world-first conservation achievement, Northern Ireland has successfully eradicated an invasive population of ferret...

Apr 24, 2026
Tumorous sea turtle makes 4-month recovery after being saved from fishing line: 'I seriously did not think she was going to make it'
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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 Florida’s Turtle Ho...

Apr 24, 2026
Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023
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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 ...

Apr 23, 2026
Girl Spots Endangered Axolotl Under a Bridge in Wales and Family Mounts Extraordinary Rescue
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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 Wales—an ...

Apr 23, 2026
After Hiker Falls From Cliff, Dog is Left Behind Shivering Until Pilot Crowdfunds for Rescue Flight to Reunite Them
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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...

Apr 23, 2026
Over 4,000 sea turtle eggs were at risk of being bulldozed. These volunteers came to their rescue
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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...

Apr 22, 2026
World’s Oldest Gorilla, Known for Her Dignified Manner, Celebrates 69
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World’s 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,...

Apr 21, 2026
This French Polynesian paradise combines tourism and sea turtle conservation. They've protected over 120,000 hatchlings
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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...

Apr 20, 2026
Woman’s cancer battle takes unbelievable turn when her dog gets same diagnosis
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Woman’s 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...

Apr 19, 2026
Embryo Fossil is Missing Puzzle Piece Thrilling Scientists with Oldest Proof that Mammal Ancestors Laid Eggs
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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 Earth’s history—and answering a ...

Apr 18, 2026
Group Works Together to Save Humpback Whale After it Became Stranded on Australian Sandbar
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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 ...

Apr 17, 2026
Study Debunks Myth of Native Hawaiians Brutishly Causing Bird Extinctions
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Study Debunks Myth of Native Hawaiians Brutishly Causing Bird Extinctions

Challenging a 50-year-old narrative about Hawaii’s native birds, a new study from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa foun...

Apr 17, 2026
Scientists calculated how much money it would take to save every single threatened species in Australia. It's lower than you'd think
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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....

Apr 17, 2026
Meet the Oxford Library Cat Who’s Purr-fectly Content Being the Unofficial College Mascot
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Meet the Oxford Library Cat Who’s 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...

Apr 17, 2026
Five 'missing' bird species were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope to conservationists
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Five 'missing' bird species were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope to conservationists

With the new changes, the overall number of “lost” birds, as defined in a 2022 study, dropped to 120 from the 163 listed...

Apr 16, 2026
World’s Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spain’s Gallop Towards Rewilding
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World’s Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spain’s Gallop Towards Rewilding

3 years ago, the last non-domesticated species of horse was reintroduced into a Spanish woodland in the hopes they would...

Apr 16, 2026
Conservationists work together to save endangered slow loris, one of the world's rarest primates
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Conservationists work together to save endangered slow loris, one of the world's rarest primates

One of the world’s most endangered primates was rescued in early April, but its release back into the wild comes with ca...

Apr 15, 2026
‘Cloud Jaguar’ Sighting Is First in a Decade Caught on a Trail Cam in Honduras
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‘Cloud Jaguar’ 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 ...

Apr 15, 2026
The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. This aquarium just saved 35 of them
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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....

Apr 15, 2026
‘King of the birds’ set to return to England’s skies
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‘King of the birds’ set to return to England’s skies

Golden eagles could soon be reintroduced to England, but the birds might arrive under their own steam first...

Apr 13, 2026
America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling
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America’s 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...

Apr 13, 2026
Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles
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Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles

It is incredibly rare for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surp...

Apr 13, 2026
12 Stunning Owl Photos Entice Visitors to Their Scottish Facility–And Any New Owners Who May Want to Buy it
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12 Stunning Owl Photos Entice Visitors to Their Scottish Facility–And 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...

Apr 12, 2026
After 5 Years, Missing Cat Finally Reunited With Owner Thanks to Old Facebook Post from When He was Stolen
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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...

Apr 11, 2026
This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits
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This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, ...

Apr 10, 2026
An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper
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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....

Apr 10, 2026
National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job
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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....

Apr 10, 2026
A lifeguard rescued a turtle with a fishing hook lodged in its throat. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles
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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 world’s rarest turtles on the sands of...

Apr 10, 2026
These are all the national parks where your dog can become a 'BARK Ranger'
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These are all the national parks where your dog can become a 'BARK Ranger'

At about 150 national park sites — of the 433 under the NPS umbrella — visitors who bring their dogs along can collect a...

Apr 9, 2026
Scientists Track Where Butternut Trees Have Resisted Deadly Disease – So Reforesting Efforts Can Thrive
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Scientists Track Where Butternut Trees Have Resisted Deadly Disease – 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...

Apr 9, 2026
This sea turtle was found 'gravely unwell' and covered in barnacles. See her amazing three-month recovery
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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....

Apr 8, 2026
Tourists in Hawaii encouraged to borrow shelter dogs to take on 'field trips' during vacation
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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 ...

Apr 7, 2026
Half-blind, 12-yo Dog Fights off Hungry Bear to Protect Family and Pets in New Mexico: “She’s our little savior ’
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Half-blind, 12-yo Dog Fights off Hungry Bear to Protect Family and Pets in New Mexico: “She’s our little savior ’

A rural New Mexico family was left in a state resembling heartbroken wonderment when they discovered their 12-year-old d...

Apr 7, 2026
There are just 380 of this whale species remaining on Earth. Now, they have a GoFundMe
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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...

Apr 6, 2026
Endangered Bird Was Losing its Song, So Captive Breeding Now Includes ‘Singing Lessons’ from Wild Males
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Endangered Bird Was Losing its Song, So Captive Breeding Now Includes ‘Singing Lessons’ from Wild Males

In one of the stranger manifestations of species decline in Australia, the Critically-Endangered regent honeyeater is ha...

Apr 6, 2026
New miniature 'marsupial' frog carries a secret in a hidden pouch
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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....

Apr 6, 2026
At this animal shelter, volunteers can borrow a dog to take on a hike. It's leading to more adoptions
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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....

Apr 5, 2026
Good News in History, April 3
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Good News in History, April 3

92 years ago today, Dame Jane Goodall was born. The beloved British primatologist first observed chimpanzees creating to...

Apr 3, 2026
What went right this week: a ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, plus more
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What went right this week: a ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, plus more

A ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, Africa’s road safety ‘milestone’ and a quantum leap for solar, plus more...

Apr 3, 2026
Teen Finds 6-Inch Megalodon Tooth Millions of Years Old While Diving for Fossils on Florida Coast
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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....

Apr 3, 2026
Woman spends 92 days saving sea turtle covered in hundreds of barnacles: 'She doesn't even look like the same turtle'
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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....

Apr 3, 2026
Endangered Cockatoos Finally Hatch Chick in Artificial Nest, a Promise of Conservation Success
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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...

Apr 2, 2026
National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job
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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....

Apr 2, 2026
The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes
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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....

Apr 1, 2026
Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy
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Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinson’s detection....

Apr 1, 2026
UN Summit Sees Giant Otter and 39 Other Migratory Species Gain Cross-Border Protections
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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 ...

Mar 31, 2026
Spectacular New Species Found in Cambodia’s Limestone Caves–Asia’s ‘Little Laboratories’
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Spectacular New Species Found in Cambodia’s Limestone Caves–Asia’s ‘Little Laboratories’

A breathtaking expedition high among limestone escarpments and deep in the cave systems they contain has revealed severa...

Mar 30, 2026
Hero Black Lab Was Trained as a Seeing-Eye Dog, but Detected Owner’s Blood Clot Too
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Hero Black Lab Was Trained as a Seeing-Eye Dog, but Detected Owner’s 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 ...

Mar 30, 2026
Endangered Cahow, One of the Rarest Seabirds in the World, Hatched on Nonsuch Island in Bermuda
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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...

Mar 30, 2026
North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Opens for Animals to Safely Cross in Colorado
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North America’s 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...

Mar 28, 2026
Animals are Streaming into 400 Children’s Hospitals From San Diego Zoo’s Dedicated 24-hour Channel
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Animals are Streaming into 400 Children’s Hospitals From San Diego Zoo’s 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...

Mar 27, 2026
24 New Species Including a New Family of Amphipods Identified in Deep Sea Survey
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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...

Mar 27, 2026
California spent $15M to make homeless shelters pet-friendly. It got people off the streets
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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 ...

Mar 26, 2026
Hero police dog hired to sniff out the hard drives of child abusers: 'She helps us hold offenders accountable'
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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....

Mar 26, 2026
Tiny 28-Inch Pony Is Now thriving After Being so Sick He Couldn’t Stand
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Tiny 28-Inch Pony Is Now thriving After Being so Sick He Couldn’t Stand

From central England comes the feel good story of a tiny pony rescued from disease whose winning and warming hearts of v...

Mar 26, 2026
Spectacular blue 'cavern creature' spotted on expedition. It's a new species
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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...

Mar 25, 2026
There are no vets on this small Hawaiian island. Locals are stepping in to save cats stranded by the rising floods
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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 islands’ most vulne...

Mar 25, 2026
A white woman falsely reported a Black birdwatcher to the police. It led to a reckoning for racist bird names
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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....

Mar 20, 2026
Greek Government Organizes ‘Animal Airlift’ to Evacuate Pets and Owners from the Gulf
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Greek Government Organizes ‘Animal Airlift’ 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...

Mar 20, 2026
Elusive Nightjar Populations Doubled in 5 Years, a ‘Remarkable Comeback’ Conservationists Say
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Elusive Nightjar Populations Doubled in 5 Years, a ‘Remarkable Comeback’ Conservationists Say

The population of one of England’s most-elusive birds is flourishing again thanks to conservation efforts in the south o...

Mar 19, 2026
Surgeons Perform First-Ever Surgery for Critically-Endangered Monkey Weeks Before She Gave Birth
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Surgeons Perform First-Ever Surgery for Critically-Endangered Monkey Weeks Before She Gave Birth

GNN often stays abreast of births among the Chester Zoo’s incredibly diverse residents of rare and endangered species, b...

Mar 19, 2026
Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study
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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...

Mar 18, 2026
Stopping Ozempic? New study reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s
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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...

Mar 18, 2026
Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug Thanks to Helpful Bacteria
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Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug Thanks to Helpful Bacteria

A drug to treat Parkinson’s disease can be made from waste plastic bottles using a pioneering method, a new study shows....

Mar 18, 2026
19 Cities Including London, San Francisco, Hong Kong Achieve ‘Remarkable Reductions’ in Air Pollution
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19 Cities Including London, San Francisco, Hong Kong Achieve ‘Remarkable Reductions’ in Air Pollution

In a report that examined the air quality of 100 global cities, 19 were found to have substantially improved since 2010....

Mar 17, 2026
3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor
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3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor

These days, when scientists announce they’ve discovered a new species of animal, it’s usually some miniature frog or dee...

Mar 17, 2026
660-Square Miles of Critical Biodiverse Forest Now Protected in Bolivia
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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...

Mar 16, 2026
Visionary Birding Route Now Links 5 African Nations Along Ancient River Migratory Map
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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...

Mar 16, 2026
Woman's alarming cancer symptoms blamed on pregnancy for years before Stage 3 diagnosis
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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 ...

Mar 14, 2026
What went right this week: renewables-1; oil-0, plus more
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What went right this week: renewables-1; oil-0, plus more

Events strengthened the case for renewables, Croatia eliminated landmines, an ‘extinct’ species returned to England, and...

Mar 13, 2026
Kind Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Paid Bahamas Vacation
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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 ...

Mar 13, 2026
Rare Species of Pink ‘Fairy Club’ Fungus Discovered in UK for First Time
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Rare Species of Pink ‘Fairy Club’ 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...

Mar 13, 2026
Dog Obsessively Sniffing Mom’s Breath Detected Lung Cancer–Now an E-Nose is Being Trained to Save More Lives
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Dog Obsessively Sniffing Mom’s Breath Detected Lung Cancer–Now 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 stages—and causing her to s...

Mar 11, 2026
Wife Used ‘Find My iPhone’ to Locate Husband Buried in an Avalanche for Over 4 Hours
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Wife Used ‘Find My iPhone’ to Locate Husband Buried in an Avalanche for Over 4 Hours

A wife used her “Find My iPhone” feature to guide search and rescue to the location of her husband who had been buried i...

Mar 11, 2026
Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park
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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...

Jan 18, 2026
Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly
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Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly

Researchers at Virginia Tech say man’s best friend may also be one of nature’s best defenses against an invasive pest. F...

Aug 13, 2025