Greek Prison Island Now Shelters 70 Rare Monk Seals
A Greek island that once imprisoned 20,000 political dissidents has become a sanctuary for one of the world's rarest mammals. Mediterranean monk seals are thriving where humans once suffered.
Search
Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
1675 results for "monk seals"
Seals in Greece Escape Tourists in Hidden Underwater Caves
Endangered Mediterranean monk seals have found a clever hiding spot: underwater bubble caves where tourists can't reach them. The discovery gives scientists hope for protecting the species while keeping popular Greek beaches open.
Seal Named Filou Cracks Fish Escape Code With Whiskers
A harbor seal in Germany learned to detect invisible underwater trails left by fleeing fish, proving seals use their whiskers like underwater GPS. This discovery could inspire new ocean robots and help protect seals in changing seas.
World's Rarest Seals Hide in Secret Underwater Air Pockets
Scientists in Greece discovered Mediterranean monk seals using hidden "bubble caves" to escape summer tourists. The world's rarest seals prefer these underwater hideaways even without dry beaches, suggesting they're prioritizing privacy over comfort.
Dutch Scientists Race to Solve Seal Mystery
After recovering from near-extinction to 33,000 seals, the Wadden Sea's harbor seal population is mysteriously shrinking again. A team of Dutch researchers is now leading a groundbreaking investigation to save the beloved marine mammals before it's too late.
Scottish Rescue Teaches Seal Pups to Bottle-Feed
A Scottish animal rescue center has developed a breakthrough bottle-feeding technique that helps orphaned seal pups recover with less stress. The method has already helped three premature grey seals return to the wild.
Scottish SPCA Bottle-Feeds Seal Pups With New Method
An animal rescue charity in Scotland has pioneered a gentler way to feed orphaned seal pups, using bottles instead of throat tubes. The breakthrough method has already helped three premature grey seals recover and return to the wild.
Nursing Pillows Save Abandoned Harbor Seal Pups in Washington
When beachgoers get too close to harbor seals, stressed mothers abandon their newborns. Now rescue teams are using u-shaped nursing pillows shaped like mother seals to comfort and save these orphaned pups.
10,000 Elephant Seals Return to California After Near-Extinction
Once hunted to fewer than 100 seals in 1892, elephant seals have bounced back to 250,000 strong and now crowd California beaches each winter. At Año Nuevo State Park, visitors watch 10,000 of these massive animals fight, mate, and nurse 75-pound pups in one of nature's greatest comeback stories.
Rare Seals Find Secret Underwater Caves to Escape Tourists
Mediterranean monk seals, one of the world's most endangered marine mammals, are hiding in underwater bubble caves to escape summer crowds. Scientists discovered these intelligent animals spending four times more days in hidden air-filled chambers than on traditional beaches.
Rescued Harbor Seal Responding to Treatment After Shooting
A severely malnourished harbor seal shot in the face is now eating and receiving medical care at a Washington wildlife center. Rescuers discovered the bullet wound during x-rays and remain hopeful about her recovery.
Monks' Brains Show Meditation Boosts Mental Power
New brain scans of Buddhist monks reveal meditation doesn't quiet the mind, it supercharges it. Scientists found meditation increases brain complexity and pushes neural networks toward their most efficient state.
Buddhist Monks Complete 108-Day US Peace Walk
A group of Buddhist monks just walked across America for 108 days to spread peace and mindfulness. Despite freezing temperatures and a tragic accident, they finished their journey as a living meditation for unity in divided times.
Neil the Seal: Tasmania's Viral Chaos Agent Has a Sweet Reason
A one-ton elephant seal named Neil has captured 1.5 million hearts by smashing cars and blocking traffic in Tasmania. Scientists say his adorable chaos signals hope for a species once hunted to extinction in the region.
Seals Turn North Sea Wind Farms Into Hunting Grounds
Scientists tracking seals in the North Sea discovered the animals swimming in precise geometric patterns through offshore wind farms, using turbines as hunting grounds. The unexpected behavior reveals how renewable energy infrastructure is creating thriving new ecosystems underwater.
Buddhist Monks Walk 2,300 Miles for Peace, Arrive Early
Nineteen Buddhist monks and their rescue dog are completing a 2,300-mile walk from Texas to Washington, D.C., to spread peace and mindfulness. Despite snow and freezing temperatures, they're finishing 12 days ahead of schedule.
Buddhist Monks Walk 2,300 Miles for Peace Across America
Buddhist monks just completed a 108-day, 2,300-mile walk across America without signs or slogans, just mindful steps. Their silent pilgrimage is inviting thousands to discover that peace starts within, one breath at a time.
Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile Walk Across America
Two dozen Buddhist monks finished a 2,300-mile peace walk from Texas to Washington, D.C., drawing thousands of supporters along the way. Their three-month journey through nine states touched hearts and sparked hope in divided communities.
19 Buddhist Monks Walk 2,300 Miles from Texas to DC for Peace
Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 109-day, 2,300-mile barefoot journey from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., spreading a message of peace and unity. Their final address at the Lincoln Memorial drew the largest, most diverse crowd the head teacher had ever seen.
19 Monks Complete 2,300-Mile Peace Walk to Washington DC
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
Showing 20 of 1675