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A critically endangered golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at a French zoo for the first time ever outside its native Asia. The rare birth marks a major win for conservation efforts and international cooperation to save the species.
A rare golden monkey was born at France's ZooParc de Beauval on March 11, marking the first time this endangered species has been born outside Asia. The healthy baby represents a breakthrough in international conservation efforts between France and China.
Spider monkeys have developed a clever system of switching friend groups to share insider knowledge about the best places to find ripe fruit. Scientists discovered this collective intelligence allows them to know their forest better than any single monkey could alone.
Endangered spider monkeys in Mexico swap insider tips about the best fruit locations by constantly shuffling their social groups. Scientists discovered this clever information-sharing system helps the whole troop eat better than any solo monkey could manage.
Scientists discovered that endangered red-nosed cuxiu monkeys crack rock-hard nuts with jaguar-strength jaws by targeting natural weak spots, protecting their teeth from breaking. This clever survival tactic lets them feast on foods other rainforest animals can't access.
After weeks of being rejected by his troop and clinging to a stuffed toy for comfort, Punch the macaque has finally been accepted by another monkey. The breakthrough moment at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo shows the orphaned infant riding piggyback on a fellow macaque.
A specially trained golden retriever in Saskatchewan is using her extraordinary nose to locate hidden hard drives and USB sticks in child exploitation investigations. Taffy also provides therapy support to crime victims and police officers dealing with trauma.
Britain's second-largest bird of prey is coming back to English skies with £1 million in government backing. The majestic golden eagle, hunted to extinction in the 1800s, could return as early as next summer.
Police in Argentina discovered five endangered monkeys sealed inside a taped box during a routine patrol, stopping wildlife traffickers in their tracks. The rescued primates are now safe with animal welfare experts who will prepare them for release back into the wild.
Britain's "king of the birds" could soon soar over England again after being driven to extinction 150 years ago. The government is backing a £1m recovery program to bring golden eagles back to northern England's skies.
Kentucky Derby longshot winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes, but it's not bad news. Trainer Cherie DeVaux chose to prioritize the horse's wellbeing over a historic Triple Crown chase.
Golden eagles could soar over England again after more than a century, backed by government funding and community support. The majestic birds, once driven to extinction by Victorian-era persecution, may return as early as next year.
A new documentary is giving voice to Costa Rica's howler monkeys, whose populations are plummeting due to electrocutions from uninsulated power lines. The film aims to transform policy and save a species losing 80% of electrocution victims.
A Golden Retriever named Driver greets passersby through his street-level window in Waltham, Massachusetts, offering free kisses and pats to anyone who stops by. His owner Haley Scott opens the "kissing booth" most evenings, asking only that visitors pay it forward with an act of kindness.
A breeding pair of golden eagles, Mexico's national bird, has been discovered nesting in Coahuila, a major win for one of the country's most threatened species. With fewer than 150 active breeding pairs left in Mexico, every confirmed nest signals hope for recovery.
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A teenage leukemia survivor brought America's Got Talent judges to tears with his inspiring rap performance. Luke Taleno's audition traced his journey from hospital beds to the stage, earning one of three Golden Buzzers awarded during the season premiere.
A Texas professor living with Parkinson's disease found renewed purpose by fostering seven golden retrievers in one year. Jeffrey Weiss says the dogs make him smile when he doesn't feel like smiling and remind him of his deepest values.
A 22-year-old art student turned childhood nostalgia into a world record by creating a sock monkey sculpture nearly as long as five school buses. The 50-foot plushie is now helping adults reconnect with their inner child.
Bradley Rhoton spent six years being told his nose was fine while he couldn't breathe. The solution came from a doctor who recognized a rare condition others had never heard of.
Luke Taleno, who survived leukemia at 13, just earned a Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent after predicting his success a year earlier. The Cuban immigrant turned his hardest moments into a triumphant original rap that moved judges to tears.
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