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As summer temperatures climb, India's Indira Gandhi Zoological Park has perfected the art of keeping 625 acres of animals comfortable. Water sprinklers, traditional cooling mats, and custom care plans ensure every creature stays safe in the heat.
A beloved kangaroo mob trapped by urban development is getting healthier thanks to a groundbreaking contraception program. What started as 75% of the animals suffering from anemia has dropped to 55% in just two years.
A worldwide event this weekend turns city dwellers into citizen scientists by asking them to photograph wild plants and animals in their neighborhoods. Cities host more biodiversity than you might think, and the City Nature Challenge proves it.
Scientists captured never-before-seen footage of leopards, monkeys, and eagles hunting together at a cave housing 40,000 fruit bats in Uganda. The remarkable discovery could help researchers understand how animals build immunity to deadly viruses.
A cryptocurrency community turned meme coins into real-world change, donating $95,000 to rescue dogs and support pet owners escaping domestic violence. The partnership opens the door for ongoing crypto donations to help animals nationwide.
A wildlife rehabilitation centre in South Africa is inviting everyday people to become animal guardians for as little as $3 a month. The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife handles up to 4,000 rescue emergencies each year.
A foster dog climbs into bed with Marissa Monteleone every single night, settling against her chest in a routine that shows pure trust. The simple video captured over 88,000 hearts and reminded viewers why rescue dogs are worth saving.
Thousands of Seattle-area residents are using their smartphones to help track local wildlife during a four-day biodiversity challenge. Last year, community scientists logged nearly 20,000 observations of plants, animals, and fungi across three counties.
White park cattle, whose ancestors roamed Britain with the Celts 2,000 years ago, are now urgently at risk. But a conservation push could save these majestic animals and restore Britain's wild meadows at the same time.
A nearly complete ancient rhino skeleton discovered in Canada's High Arctic is rewriting what we know about where these animals lived and evolved. Working with an Inuit elder, scientists chose a name that honors both the find and the community.
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A New Zealand kea parrot missing half his beak invented a unique "jousting" technique and rose to become the dominant male in his group. Bruce's story is the first documented case of a disabled animal achieving alpha status through behavioral innovation alone.
While global wildlife has crashed 73% since the 1970s, animals and plants inside UNESCO's protected territories are thriving. A new landmark report reveals these 2,260 sites are home to 60% of all mapped species on Earth.
A lionhead rabbit in Surrey has become the world's oldest after living more than twice his breed's typical lifespan. Herbie celebrated his 15th birthday in November, proving that love and care can create small miracles.
A trumpet-shaped blob at the bottom of ponds just proved that brains aren't required for learning. Harvard scientists watched single-celled organisms master a skill that researchers thought only animals with nervous systems could achieve.
While global wildlife populations have plummeted 75% since 1970, animals living in Unesco-protected areas are thriving and holding steady. These protected zones now shelter a third of the world's remaining elephants, tigers, and pandas.
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla, just celebrated her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo with a special vegetable feast. Her dignified presence and remarkable longevity offer hope for gorilla conservation worldwide.
Miriam Horn's new biography tells the story of George Schaller, one of the 20th century's most influential wildlife scientists who transformed how we study animals in the wild. The book celebrates a quiet hero who helped reshape conservation by simply watching and waiting.
Nearly 300 conservation groups across six continents are working together to restore nature across an area the size of Mexico. Their secret weapon? Letting wild animals do the heavy lifting.
A scientist who discovered a rare bat species in Nigeria has won a prestigious environmental award for teaching farmers to prevent deadly wildfires. Her community-based approach protects endangered animals while helping villages farm more safely.
After devastating storms hit Ringle, Wisconsin, volunteers are working around the clock to rescue stranded pets and find temporary homes for animals whose families lost everything. Almost all reported missing pets have been found and reunited with their owners.
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