Rhinos Return to Uganda 43 Years After Poaching Wiped Them Out
For the first time since 1983, rhinos are roaming wild in Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park. The comeback story began with just six rhinos at a breeding sanctuary in 2005.
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Five Graduates Overcome Addiction in Tennessee Recovery Court
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
After 36 Years Addicted, Liza Now Coaches Others to Recovery
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
50 Years Strong: Documentary Shows Recovery House Impact
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
Ohio's 100-Pound Rhino Calf Marks 22 Years of Wins
A southern white rhino born at The Wilds in Ohio represents more than two decades of conservation success for a species that once numbered fewer than 100. The 100-pound calf joins one of North America's largest multigenerational rhino herds.
35 Baby Rhinos Born in India Park After Extinction
A decade after being wiped out by poaching, rhinos are breeding again in India's Manas National Park. Thirty-five calves have been born, proving the comeback is real.
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Black Rhinos Return Home to Zimbabwe After 30 Years
Three decades after fleeing poachers, black rhinos have returned to their ancestral home in Zimbabwe's Matusadona National Park. The animals are descendants of survivors rescued in a daring 1990s operation.
Nepal's Rhino Success Brings Urban Wildlife Challenge
Nepal's one-horned rhinos are thriving so well they're now strolling through city streets in Chitwan, capturing tourist videos and sparking debates about conservation success. The comeback story has a complex twist: locals wonder if rhinos entered the city, or if the city spread into rhino territory.
Indian Rhinos Return: 35 Calves Born in Manas Park
After poachers wiped out nearly 100 rhinos by the late 1990s, India's Manas National Park is celebrating a comeback. Over the past decade, 35 calves have been born to reintroduced rhinos, proving these magnificent animals can thrive again in their ancestral home.
Rhinos Return to Uganda's Kidepo After 43 Years
For the first time since 1983, rhinos are coming home to Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park. Eight southern white rhinos are being relocated from a breeding sanctuary to restore a species wiped out by poaching four decades ago.
Mothers Share Recovery Stories to Break Stigma
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
Mozambique Welcomes White Rhinos After Decades of Extinction
Nine female white rhinos arrived in Mozambique's Zinave National Park this June, completing a 10-year mission to restore a breeding population wiped out by civil war. The park now hosts 52 rhinos that will help rebuild ecosystems and potentially populate other parks across the country.
Florida Zoo Saves Wild Rhino's Eyesight in Zimbabwe
A "ridiculous" plan hatched at a Florida zoo saved an endangered rhino from going blind in Zimbabwe. Within two weeks, local rangers learned to safely give eye drops to a wild rhino named Thuza.
Auburn Nonprofit Celebrates Recovery Stories at Annual Event
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
Jackie Forthman Graduates Recovery Court After 2 Years Sober
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
Kentucky Town Hosts Free Recovery Stories Event March 27
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
Indiana Recovery High School Celebrates 20th Graduating Class
Five teens overcoming substance use disorder walked the stage at Hope Academy's graduation, marking years of perseverance and second chances. Indiana's only recovery high school just celebrated its 20th class of graduates heading to college and careers.
Huntington Fundraiser Raises Hope for Mothers in Recovery
A sold-out brunch in West Virginia brought together families, fashion, and powerful recovery stories to support mothers rebuilding their lives. The Hope Blooms event raised critical funds for a unique program where women in recovery can keep their children by their side.
White Rhinos Return to Uganda After 43-Year Absence
For the first time since poachers killed the last one in 1983, white rhinos are back in Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park. Two rhinos arrived this week, with six more on the way to restore a population that vanished four decades ago.
South Africa Embeds Radioactive Isotopes in Rhino Horns
Scientists in South Africa are inserting safe radioactive isotopes into rhino horns, making them detectable at borders and worthless to poachers. After six years of development and successful testing on 20 rhinos, the groundbreaking Rhisotope Project is now being deployed across game reserves.
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