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A young coyote found with hundreds of painful cactus spines stuck throughout his body is now recovering thanks to dedicated wildlife rescuers. After two and a half hours of careful spine removal, the pup is healing and will return to the wild soon.
A four-week-old coyote pup covered in hundreds of barbed cactus spines got a second chance at life thanks to dedicated Arizona wildlife rescuers. The tiny orphan is now healing and will eventually return to the wild.
A brave coyote made history by swimming through the treacherous waters of San Francisco Bay to reach Alcatraz Island, stunning wildlife experts who've never seen anything like it. The exhausted animal's daring journey shows just how adaptable these clever creatures have become.
A tiny coyote pup in Arizona was rescued after getting completely covered in hundreds of painful cactus spines. After a two-hour rescue operation, the little survivor is now thriving and preparing to return to the wild.
A coyote that captured hearts by swimming to Alcatraz Island in January actually traveled twice as far as scientists first thought. New DNA evidence shows the adventurous canid swam two miles from Angel Island, not from nearby San Francisco.
A coyote casually strolled through a live news broadcast about a mountain lion capture in San Francisco, creating a perfect moment of wildlife comedy. The young cougar was safely tranquilized and will return to the wild.
A Connecticut family refused to give up on an injured coyote dragging a steel trap through bitter winter cold. Their determination turned a near tragedy into a heartwarming rescue that brought an entire community together.
A quick-thinking passerby and a San Mateo officer equipped with an AED brought a man in cardiac arrest back to life on a trail at Coyote Point. The rescue showcases how emergency equipment in every patrol car can mean the difference between life and death.
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After coyotes killed 400 sheep and goats in one year, a Texas ranching family discovered a solution that's been protecting herds for 5,000 years. Livestock guardian dogs are now saving ranches across the Edwards Plateau without a single bullet.
Four red wolf pups have been successfully cloned by researchers working to rescue North America's most endangered wolf species from extinction. The breakthrough offers new hope for an animal that vanished from the wild in 1980.
Rocky Mountain National Park, home to some of America's most stunning wilderness and diverse wildlife, turns 111 years old today. From its soaring 14,000-foot peaks to the headwaters of the Colorado River, the park remains a treasure protecting over 1,000 square kilometers of pristine landscape.
After decades away, pumas are back in southern Argentina and hunting thousands of penguins annually. New research brings surprisingly hopeful news about what this means for both species.
A severely injured beaver found at Scout Island in Williams Lake is now receiving life-saving care in Smithers, thanks to a volunteer relay that transported the animal over 600 kilometers. The young beaver, believed to have been mauled by dogs, is eating and allowing staff to clean its wounds as it fights for recovery.
The Illinois State Redbirds made program history by advancing to their first-ever WNIT Championship game after defeating South Dakota 67-60 on the road. Senior Doneelah Washington led the charge with a stunning 21-point, 11-rebound performance that silenced a hostile home crowd.
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A one-year-old rescue dog named Magpie is using her super-sniffer to locate endangered sea turtle nests on South Padre Island, helping conservationists save thousands of hatchlings. The groundbreaking $100,000 project proves that sometimes the best environmental heroes have four legs and a wagging tail.
Writer Terry Tempest Williams watched an ant carry a flower petal across the Utah desert for 30 minutes, helped by fellow ants at every obstacle. The moment inspired her new book about finding grace in ordinary nature.
After 30 years of planning, California's groundbreaking wildlife crossing over 10 lanes of Highway 101 will open this December, giving mountain lions, bears, and other animals a safe path home. It's the world's largest wildlife overpass and could save countless lives on both sides of the pavement.
University of Georgia researchers are solving two problems at once by redesigning road bridges to prevent both wildlife deaths and flooding. Smart engineering could save billions while protecting animals from turtles to deer.
Those chubby groundhogs doing weather predictions? They're actually teaching scientists how to treat human diseases and rebuilding habitats for dozens of species. New research reveals these master hibernators hold secrets to fighting obesity, liver cancer, and even extending human lifespans.
Scientists created an AI system that removes clouds from satellite photos, revealing hidden farmland, forests, and cities below with stunning clarity. The breakthrough could help track climate change and disasters in real time, especially in cloudy tropical regions.
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