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The final three elephants held in South African zoos could soon leave captivity as Johannesburg officials acknowledge they can no longer meet the animals' complex needs. A path to sanctuary exists for Lammie, Ramadiba and Mopane.
Sisters Kali and Nzuri were so weak they could barely stand at their former zoo. Now they're recovering at a Wylie sanctuary where vets are giving them the care they desperately needed.
A wildlife sanctuary in Snohomish, Washington, has secured millions in new funding to expand its work saving injured and endangered animals. The fundraising partnership is making the Pacific Northwest's largest rehabilitation center possible.
A filmmaker and her dad rescued two baby calves from slaughter and drove them hundreds of miles to safety. Their heartwarming road trip became a documentary film.
A 400-person Tasmanian town is becoming Australia's third dark sky sanctuary, protecting the wonder of seeing the Milky Way with your naked eye. Ross is switching to smart streetlights that dim at night, saving energy while saving the stars.
Two abandoned puppies in Connecticut turned out to be half wolf, illegal to own in the state. Thanks to quick thinking advocates, the rare hybrid siblings now thrive at a specialized sanctuary.
The CDC is transferring more than 160 macaques to a nonprofit sanctuary in Texas as part of its plan to reduce animal testing. It's a major step toward phasing out primate research at the federal agency.
A self-described "burger lover" and his filmmaker daughter drove 600 miles to rescue two male dairy calves destined for slaughter, giving them a new life at a sanctuary. Four years later, Mickey and Moose are inseparable best friends living freely in Maryland's sunny pastures.
Maya Higa is using livestream cameras and rescued animals to create the most-watched wildlife sanctuary on Earth. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is building the next generation of conservationists through screens.
Four Benedictine sisters in Wisconsin have spent 70 years transforming bare farmland into a thriving 170-acre sanctuary for wildlife and weary souls. Their quiet dedication shows how small groups can create massive environmental impact.
When a baby sloth was found clinging to another sloth without her mother, rescuers gave her a fighting chance and two new friends. Now she's learning to be wild again at a Costa Rica sanctuary that's also changing laws to protect sloths everywhere.
Delhi's only wildlife sanctuary is getting a major upgrade with a dedicated leopard corridor, wildlife underpass, and visitor center to protect big cats and reconnect urban families with nature. The 10-year plan brings hope for urban wildlife across India's crowded cities.
Maya Higa turned her passion for animals and streaming into Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit wildlife refuge that brings conservation education to millions through live webcams and virtual tours. She's proving the internet can build the next generation of wildlife protectors.
At a hidden 3,200-acre campus in Front Royal, Virginia, scientists are literally reversing extinction. Species once vanished from Earth are now thriving and returning to the wild.
A wild gaur that wandered nearly 13.5 kilometers from its forest home into busy neighborhoods is now back where it belongs, thanks to a carefully coordinated rescue mission. The animal was safely captured and relocated to Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, where it's thriving in its natural habitat.
A sanctuary owner with no space found homes for four abandoned donkeys facing euthanasia on Christmas Day. The story sparked calls from across Ireland, proving the holiday spirit extends to animals in need.
Two friends turned destruction into hope by opening Gaza's first new public library using books salvaged from destroyed buildings. The Phoenix Library raised over $100,000 and now serves as a sanctuary for writers, students, and anyone seeking knowledge.
Ten goats, including four pregnant mothers, now roam free on 26 acres after being rescued from a filthy, overheated trailer in west Wales. Community donations made the urgent rescue possible, giving these animals a second chance at life.
Police in India's Peddapalli district saved 42 cows and bulls from illegal smuggling in two separate vehicle stops on Sunday. The rescued animals now have a safe home at a local sanctuary.
Brown bears once kept in cramped cages as status symbols in Armenia are now running free at a wildlife refuge in the country's highlands. Conservationists rescued these animals from wealthy owners who kept them in poor conditions with little food or proper care.
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