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A tiny Pacific island once overrun by invasive rats is now witnessing an explosion of native wildlife after a successful eradication project. Sixteen seabird species are nesting again, and even military personnel stationed there are inspired to join conservation efforts.
A Kauaʻi teenager dove into the ocean on Mother's Day to save a waterlogged seabird drifting helplessly offshore. The young white-tailed tropicbird is now thriving in rehab and will soon return to the wild. #
A new study reveals six "marine flyways" connecting seabird migration routes across 54 countries, offering a breakthrough framework to reverse the decline of nearly half of all migratory seabird species.
The United Nations just formally recognized six ocean flyways that 151 seabird species use to migrate across the globe. This breakthrough gives 54 nations a coordinated plan to protect half of all seabird species currently in decline.
Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now breaking sales records across the country as gardeners embrace climate-smart landscaping. A Chicago plant sale doubled its attendance this year, with nearly 1 in 5 plants sold being native species.
Volunteers gather every Sunday at Fort Missoula's Native Plant Garden to restore western Montana's natural habitat while building community. The garden showcases how native plants need little water, support local wildlife, and offer more variety than most people expect. ##
The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.
After decades of the highest maternal death rates in America, Native American leaders are building review committees to investigate every preventable pregnancy loss. The CDC reports most Native maternal deaths could have been avoided with better care.
A seabird once thought extinct for 300 years is making a stunning comeback on a tiny Bermuda island. The cahow population has exploded from just 18 breeding pairs in 1960 to 450 birds today.
A tiny island off Northern Ireland just became the first place in the world to completely eliminate invasive ferrets, and seabirds are already bouncing back. The five-year mission included a one-eyed hero dog named Woody.
In a world-first conservation win, Northern Ireland has successfully removed an invasive ferret population from Rathlin Island, home to over 250,000 seabirds. Puffins, razorbills, and other birds can now nest safely for the first time in generations.
Scientists just mapped six "marine flyways" across the world's oceans, creating a blueprint to protect 151 seabird species that don't recognize borders. The breakthrough could help coordinate conservation efforts across 54 countries to reverse steep declines.
A five-year mission involving islanders, volunteers, and a red labrador named Woody has made Northern Ireland's Rathlin Island ferret-free for the first time in 40 years. The removal of invasive ferrets is already bringing rare seabirds back to the island's shores.
Twenty years after clearing invasive rats from Lundy Island, more than 40,000 seabirds now call it home—the highest count since the 1930s. Puffins that nearly disappeared have surged from just 13 birds to over 1,300.
Thousands of Australians are transforming their high-maintenance lawns into thriving native gardens that need less work, cost less money, and attract local wildlife. Experts say the simple switch creates year-round beauty while supporting struggling bird and insect populations.
Scientists expected seabirds to avoid Belgium's Thornton Bank wind farm, but 60,000 gulls arrived instead, turning turbine foundations into safe roosting spots. The wind farm accidentally created an artificial reef that transformed how these birds feed and rest.
Spring gardening just got easier for city dwellers with limited space. These eight native flowers thrive in pots and containers while attracting butterflies and bees to even the smallest balconies.
Australian homeowners are ditching traditional grass for native alternatives that slash mowing to once or twice yearly while saving water. These beautiful, climate-resilient lawns are transforming backyards across the country with less work and more benefits for local wildlife.
A California mother-daughter design team transformed their plain grass lawn into a thriving native plant sanctuary that supports local wildlife while using less water. Their viral TikTok is inspiring homeowners nationwide to rethink their own yards.
A 200-acre farm in California's Sacramento Valley is solving a critical environmental challenge by growing locally adapted native seeds for ecosystem restoration. Heritage Growers produces seeds that match specific regions, helping California meet its ambitious goal to conserve 30% of lands by 2030.
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