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Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
By bringing back traditional cattle herding practices, northern Botswana has cut livestock losses and stopped revenge killings that once wiped out half the region's lions in a single year. Now lion cubs are thriving and the population has jumped 50% in four years.
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Mpumalanga has announced it will phase out all captive lion facilities, becoming the first province to implement South Africa's national plan to end lion farming. The decision marks a major victory for wildlife welfare and ethical tourism.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
A young mountain lion found injured and alone on a Castaic road is now healing at a wildlife rescue center. The 4-month-old cub will be paired with another young lion before returning to the wild.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
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 beloved New Zealand viewing platform that sat 286 meters above sea level has returned better than ever. The newly rebuilt Minden Lookout now offers accessible pathways and sweeping vistas across the Western Bay of Plenty.
New research shows lions in Kenya's conservancies are adapting their behavior around livestock grazing, opening doors for smarter land management. Communities are finding creative ways to protect both wildlife and pastoral livelihoods.
A Kenyan boy invented a simple blinking light system that tricks lions into thinking humans are patrolling livestock pens. His ingenious solution is now protecting animals and big cats across East Africa.
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After four seasons of falling short, South Africa's Lions rugby club has finally broken through to reach their first United Rugby Championship playoff. Three South African teams will compete in the quarterfinals, marking a milestone moment for the nation's rugby.
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 yearling mountain lion that wandered into San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood was safely tranquilized and captured Tuesday, headed for release in better habitat. The young male likely got lost while leaving his mother, a growing problem as development shrinks wildlife corridors.
Just a few occasional visits from mountain lions transformed an entire suburban nature preserve near San Francisco. The surprising discovery shows that powerful ecological changes can happen in small protected areas, not just vast wilderness.
Wildlife officials successfully captured and relocated a healthy young mountain lion found resting in a Pasadena residential area, marking the second peaceful rescue in Southern California this month. The cat will return to his natural home in the Angeles National Forest unharmed.
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A 77-pound mountain lion who wandered into San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood was safely captured and will be released back into the wild with a new tracking collar. The 30-hour rescue operation brought together five agencies to help the young cat find his way home.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
The Philippines is teaming up with The Ocean Cleanup to restore Manila Bay's polluted waters. The five-year partnership brings cutting-edge technology and proven methods to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic waterways.
A fisherman's first yellowfin tuna turned into a viral lesson about nature's opportunistic side when a crafty sea lion nabbed the catch right off the boat. The video showcases the intelligent behavior scientists call "depredation," where marine mammals have learned to associate fishing boats with easy meals.
After a crushing 3-0 loss, Ghana's Heart of Lions roared back to life with a commanding home victory that lifted them up the league table. The win shows how quickly teams can turn their fortunes around when they refuse to let one bad game define them.
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