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Camera traps captured a rare snow leopard in Uzbekistan's Gissar State Nature Reserve, proving these elusive "ghosts of the mountain" still roam the protected peaks. An unexpected legacy of Soviet-era conservation is now helping save one of the world's most endangered big cats.
Before dawn breaks over India's forests, naturalists are already reading pugmarks and bird calls to prepare for the day ahead. These forest interpreters bridge the gap between tourism and conservation, often starting their careers as children growing up near the wild.
Fifty turkeys from Pennsylvania sparked one of Michigan's greatest wildlife comebacks. That 1954 conservation effort has multiplied into 200,000 birds thriving across the state today.
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An 11-day-old fairy penguin named Henry is thriving at a UK aquarium after staff helped him break free from his shell. The world's smallest penguin species is being hand-reared by specialists who stepped in when he struggled during hatching.
India will bring together leaders from 95 countries this year for the world's first Global Big Cat Summit, marking a historic moment for wildlife conservation. The announcement came during India's Union Budget 2026, positioning the nation as a global leader in protecting tigers, lions, leopards, and other endangered big cats.
A fishing hook nearly killed an Olive Ridley turtle off Chennai's coast, but a veterinary team saved her and returned her to the sea with a tracking device. The rescue shows how quick action and teamwork are helping protect this vulnerable species. ---
Think Wild Animal Hospital in Bend, Oregon is training new volunteers to help save injured wildlife. The nonprofit needs helpers for evening and weekend shifts starting in February.
Wildlife officers braved frigid temperatures near Gunnison, Colorado to save bighorn sheep trapped by winter conditions. The successful rescue shows how dedicated teams protect vulnerable wildlife during dangerous weather.
Two nine-month-old Himalayan black bear cubs are captivating visitors at a mountain zoo with their playful tree-climbing races. Their natural antics up a 60-foot deodar tree have become the park's biggest draw.
Thousands of Japanese panda lovers turned out Sunday to honor twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei before their journey home to China. The outpouring shows how these gentle giants have brought joy to millions over 50 years.
A young moose delighted skiers at a Utah resort by bursting from the forest and galloping down the slopes. The unexpected guest reminded everyone that nature's wonders are never far away.
Only two Yangtze giant softshell turtles may remain alive after the last confirmed female died in 2023. Conservationists are using cutting-edge DNA technology to search for hidden survivors in Asia's rivers.
A penguin chick learning to walk stays close to its father for protection in stunning new footage from BBC Earth's latest wildlife series. The heartwarming clip shows how penguin parents guide their young through harsh Antarctic conditions.
India's Kaziranga National Park is celebrating a conservation milestone as endangered one-horned rhino populations reach their highest levels in decades. The success story shows how dedicated protection efforts can bring species back from the brink.
Wildlife officials at a Thailand airport intercepted smugglers and rescued 21 animals, including six critically endangered species. The timely intervention saved these creatures from the illegal wildlife trade.