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Unanimous Senate Votes to Protect Sea Turtles and Dolphins from Driftnets in the Last Spot That Allows Them
The US Senate unanimously voted to protect sea turtles and dolphins by phasing out the use of harmful mesh drift gillnets in federal waters off California.
15 Tortugas Gigantes Regresan a Casa en las Islas Galápagos Después de Salvar a su Especie con 1,900 Crías
Las últimas 14 tortugas de la isla española en los Galápagos han regresado a casa después de 55 años del programa cría en cautividad que ha producido 2000 crías --y salvado a la especie.
Court Rules That Grizzly Bears Near Yellowstone Will Remain Protected From Sport Hunting
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of protecting grizzly bears from planned hunts, restoring their status under the Endangered Species Act.
Wild Bison Are Returning to England’s Forests for the First Time in 6,000 Years
Kent Wildlife Trust is planning a reintroduction of European bison back into England after centuries restoring a West Blean ancient woods in Kent.
Family Sells Their London Home to Move to the Smallest African Country and Save Its Coral Reefs
The Seath family plans to repopulate coral reefs across the Seychelles using a farming technique called “micro-fragmentation” with their new nonprofit, Coral Reef Conservation UK.
First Black Valedictorian at Princeton Invokes Michelle Obama in Historic Commencement Address Held Online
Nicholas Johnson’s speech Sunday made Princeton’s virtual commencement extra newsworthy because he’s the first black valedictorian in Princeton’s history.
Injured Turkey Given New Lease On Life After His Rescuers Make Him a Wheelchair Out of a Maternity Girdle
Not only has the wheelchair allowed Bill the rescue turkey to protect his injured leg, it has also allowed him to lose weight during the healing process.
U.S. Approves Plan to Build the Nation’s Largest Solar Project in the Desert by 2022
Not only will the Gemini Solar Project be the largest in US history, it is set to be the eighth largest in the world at 690-MW.
For the First Time Ever, Giraffes Are Given International Protection at Historic Geneva Summit
After years of population decline, giraffes have been given new international protections by the delegates at the CITES summit.
109 Countries Coordinate Sting Operation to Seize Illegally-Captured Wildlife, Leading to 600 Arrests
Interpol announced the success of its largest-ever coordinated seizure in history, capturing wildlife traffickers and their ill-gotten specimens.
Woman Shares Home With 90 Rescue Animals She Named After Lord of the Rings Characters
If anything can be said about this 31-year-old dog sitter from Georgia, it's that she loves animals and she loves Lord of the Rings.
Diabetes Patients May Soon Be Able to Say Goodbye to Needles, Thanks to These Capsules From MIT
Insulin shots may soon be a thing of the past now that MIT researchers have developed an oral capsule to deliver insulin.
Fearless Uber Driver Stops Mid-Trip to Scoop Up Injured Hawk and Save It From the Highway
Despite the obvious risk of handling a taloned bird, this courageous Uber driver could not bear to leave an injured hawk on the side of the road.
Hamster Stuck in a Tiny Pipe for Almost a Week is Rescued Thanks to a Miniature Handmade Ladder
When a hamster got trapped in a tiny pipe, this RSPCA worker had the perfect solution for how to rescue him.
30 Years Since Die Hard Hit Big Screens – 13 Surprising Trivia Facts About the Iconic Film
30 years ago today, a cobbled-together action film called Die Hard was released into select US theaters. Costing $28 million, it ended up grossing...
Oh, The Strangers You’ll Meet Walking Across America for Charity
My friend Abby and I spent the last 6 1/2 months walking across the United States to raise money for a homeless shelter where...
Fearless Rats Are Caring for Orphan Kittens at This Loving Cat Cafe
Cats and rats may not seem like the ideal partners, but these little critters are the best of buds – despite their obvious differences.
The...
This Small Town in Canada Spent 10 Years and $2.7 Million to Save Turtles
The salvation of these tiny baby turtles may have come with a $2.7 million price tag and ten years of hard work, but the...
‘Saved By a Sandwich’: Woman Has Life Saving Lunch
If this woman hadn't gone back inside to back a little lunch before walking her dogs, she may have been rolling down her wheelchair...
Wild Dog Thought to Be Extinct Resurfaces in the Mountains
For the first time in over half a century, a wild dog thought to be extinct was sighted in New Guinea.
The New Guinea Wild...