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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...
Good News in History, May 8
Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, broadcaster and producer who created and wrote...
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...
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Trail camera picks up rare footage of swamp-dwelling 'fishing cat' with webbed toes
The vulnerable species is so rare that it âborders on myth.â...
14 Toucans Rescued at US-Mexico Border Found Hidden in the Dashboard of a Vehicle
14 trafficked toucans rescued at the US-Mexico border now have a chance to contribute to conservation and the public's a...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Tumorous sea turtle makes 4-month recovery after being saved from fishing line: 'I seriously did not think she was going to make it'
Nutella the sea turtle was in rough shape when she was rescued from Key Largo in December. Thanks to Floridaâs Turtle Ho...
Scientists 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 ...
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 ...
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...
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....
Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter â and one of the world's rarest sea turtles
It is incredibly rare for Kempâs ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surp...
Americaâs Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling
An Alaska district court judge has ruled against a coalition of logging interests looking to get their saws on Tongass N...
âKing of the birdsâ set to return to Englandâs skies
Golden eagles could soon be reintroduced to England, but the birds might arrive under their own steam first...
12 Stunning Owl Photos Entice Visitors to Their Scottish FacilityâAnd Any New Owners Who May Want to Buy it
Beautiful portraits are showcasing the twelve species of hand-reared birds that are being touted among the largest colle...
After 5 Years, Missing Cat Finally Reunited With Owner Thanks to Old Facebook Post from When He was Stolen
A missing cat has finally been reunited with his owner five years after being 'catnapped'. Danielle Arme was left heartb...
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, ...
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....
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...
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...
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....
At this animal shelter, volunteers can borrow a dog to take on a hike. It's leading to more adoptions
Sign-up only takes 15-20 minutes and is perfect for locals and out-of-towners alike....
Teen Finds 6-Inch Megalodon Tooth Millions of Years Old While Diving for Fossils on Florida Coast
A Florida teen will have quite the story for his friends to chew on when they all meet back in class after spring break....
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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....
Good News in History, April 3
92 years ago today, Dame Jane Goodall was born. The beloved British primatologist first observed chimpanzees creating to...
What went right this week: a âbreakthroughâ for migratory species, plus more
A âbreakthroughâ for migratory species, Africaâs road safety âmilestoneâ and a quantum leap for solar, plus more...
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....
Dogs can detect Parkinsonâs years before symptoms show â with 98% accuracy
A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinsonâs detection....
The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes
On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law....
UN Summit Sees Giant Otter and 39 Other Migratory Species Gain Cross-Border Protections
132 representatives from world governments recently adopted a sweeping set of conservation measures aimed at protecting ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
There are no vets on this small Hawaiian island. Locals are stepping in to save cats stranded by the rising floods
As devastating floods sweep across Hawaii, one small but determined nonprofit is stepping up for the islandsâ most vulne...
Spectacular blue 'cavern creature' spotted on expedition. It's a new species
A team of researchers plunged into over 60 caverns across Cambodia to count animals in the region. 11 new species awaite...
Greek Government Organizes âAnimal Airliftâ to Evacuate Pets and Owners from the Gulf
The Greek government organized an evacuation flight out of the United Arab Emirates specially-chartered for pets and the...
A white woman falsely reported a Black birdwatcher to the police. It led to a reckoning for racist bird names
The American Ornithological Society adapted its English Common Names Project after birders called for a change....
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....
19 Cities Including London, San Francisco, Hong Kong Achieve âRemarkable Reductionsâ in Air Pollution
In a report that examined the air quality of 100 global cities, 19 were found to have substantially improved since 2010....
3 New Lizard Species Discovered in AustraliaâIncluding Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor
These days, when scientists announce theyâve discovered a new species of animal, itâs usually some miniature frog or dee...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...