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When a pelican got snagged by fishing gear in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade firefighters teamed up with the Coast Guard for an unusual water rescue. The bird flew away healthy just minutes after being freed.
A Florida wildlife hospital is tagging brown pelicans to track which birds keep getting tangled in fishing line at the same spots. The innovative approach could help rescuers prevent injuries before they happen.
A majestic American white pelican with a nine-foot wingspan returned to the wild after Calgary Wildlife rehabilitated the injured bird for over seven months. The successful release marks another win for the dedicated team saving Alberta's wildlife. #
A new community rescue program in Solana Beach is training volunteers to spot and save injured coastal birds before it's too late. Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew has already rescued dozens of cormorants and pelicans along California's coast.
Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.
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Missy Dunaway is painting every bird Shakespeare mentioned in his work, creating 65 detailed pieces that blend art, literature, and history. Each painting comes with an essay exploring what these creatures meant to people in the 1600s.
Dozens of volunteers gathered on Government Street in Baton Rouge to plant native wildflowers and transform a neglected median into a vibrant community space. It's the first phase of a project that could reshape miles of the city's commercial corridor.
In a basketball shootout for the ages, the Milwaukee Bucks survived a historic 44-point performance to win 141-137 in overtime. Trey Murphy III's 12 three-pointers tied for fifth-most in NBA history, but the Bucks found a way to answer every shot.
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Two South African schools are getting solar-powered vertical farms that grow food without soil and use 90% less water. The systems will train 100 women from surrounding communities in modern agriculture and entrepreneurship.
Australia's River Murray is flowing with three times more water than last year, bringing turtles, fish, and hope back to South Australia. The unexpected winter rains have transformed the struggling river into a thriving ecosystem once again.
Young people from challenging backgrounds are discovering careers in marine science through nine-day sailing voyages that combine traditional seamanship with hands-on ocean research. Early results show the program builds confidence, scientific skills, and lifelong connections to ocean conservation.
The makers of Raspberry Pi just released a free guide to building your own portable mini computer, joining a viral trend that's turning everyday objects into functional tech. Millions of creators are already transforming purses, jewelry boxes, and thrifted finds into custom cyberdecks.
Scientists discovered that a thriving 100,000-person civilization in ancient Peru grew powerful by using seabird droppings as fertilizer for their crops. The discovery reveals how the Chincha Kingdom turned an unlikely natural resource into agricultural gold over 2,200 years ago.
A wildlife rehabilitation centre in South Africa is inviting everyday people to become animal guardians for as little as $3 a month. The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife handles up to 4,000 rescue emergencies each year.
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers moved to Guanajuato, Mexico part-time and started sketching the church outside her kitchen window. That simple colored pencil drawing sparked a vibrant art practice that transformed her life.
When Shruti and Sunil Agarwal noticed workers cutting down mangroves during their daily walks, they pulled out their phone and started recording. That simple decision sparked a years-long fight that saved 80 hectares of wetland and brought thousands of flamingos back to Navi Mumbai.
Flick Chafer-Smith spent six years cycling through jail until art gave her a new path. Now she returns to Victorian prisons as a mentor, helping other First Nations women find hope through creativity.
Just hours after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, hometown hero Jose Alvarado brought the celebration to the Puerto Rican Day Parade. Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the shirtless champion on the float as thousands celebrated both milestones together.
Volunteers from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle joined forces with community partners Saturday to clean up Little Bay Beach, removing debris and restoring one of the island's natural treasures. The hands-on project shows how local action creates lasting environmental change.
A NASA network engineer photographed a nebula 2,000 light-years away from his backyard just 9 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, proving light pollution can't stop dedicated stargazers. His 27-hour project reveals breathtaking detail of a stellar nursery where new stars are born.
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