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Montana's grizzly bear population has rebounded so successfully that the state hired its first prairie-based bear manager in 2017. Now, wildlife biologist Wesley Sarmento is using drones to protect both bears and humans from dangerous encounters.
After 10 years without a wild birth, a critically endangered Great Indian Bustard chick is thriving in Gujarat's Kutch grasslands thanks to a bold 770-km egg rescue mission. The week-old bird represents new hope for one of India's rarest species.
Scientists studied 60 national parks across 17 African countries and discovered a hopeful middle ground in the heated fencing debate. Partially fenced parks protect wildlife while keeping communities connected to the land.
Camera traps in Zimbabwe's Matetsi Unit 5 are capturing lions, elephants, and leopards returning to a recovering landscape after years of restoration work. The footage marks a turning point for an area transitioning from hunting grounds to conservation paradise.
For the first time in 100 years, New Zealand's iconic kiwi birds are burrowing into wild nests around Wellington, thanks to a bold conservation dream turned reality. The Capital Kiwi Project is about to hit a major milestone: releasing its 250th bird back into the landscape.
BBC Earth celebrates 20 years of Planet Earth with stunning new footage of snow leopards hunting in the Himalayas. The close-up scenes show these elusive big cats in action like never before.
After decades of devastating population loss, hawksbill sea turtles are getting a lifeline from an international network of conservation heroes. From Solomon Islands community rangers to Florida researchers, people worldwide are joining forces to protect these ancient ocean travelers.
A tiny island off Northern Ireland just became the first place in the world to completely eliminate invasive ferrets, and seabirds are already bouncing back. The five-year mission included a one-eyed hero dog named Woody.
A conservation center in India just achieved something that's never happened before: the successful captive breeding of Indian wolves, resulting in seven healthy pups. This breakthrough offers real hope for one of the country's most endangered predators.
Wildlife conservation isn't just happening in distant savannahs. Your backyard can become a refuge for endangered species through everyday actions that make a real difference.
A man who once fell asleep to lions roaring outside his village is working to bring them back by making wildlife conservation profitable for local communities. His approach is turning decades of failed conservation efforts on their head.
A forgotten waterbody north of Lake Mayem in Goa has quietly become home to one of India's largest gatherings of purple swamphens, along with dozens of other bird species thriving in the peaceful wetland.
After vanishing for 170 years, Cape leopards are returning to South Africa's Western Cape mountains, giving conservationists renewed hope. With fewer than 1,000 left in the wild, every sighting matters for this vulnerable species.
Namibian authorities arrested three people for illegally hunting a protected elephant, sending a strong message about wildlife conservation. The swift action demonstrates Namibia's commitment to protecting its endangered species and holding poachers accountable. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrated the birth of four cheetah cubs, a significant victory for conservation efforts. The rare births offer hope for the vulnerable species facing declining wild populations.
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.
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.
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.
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