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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.
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.
Julie and Kariba, two African elephants in their 40s who spent decades in captivity, are moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary next month. The sprawling Alentejo refuge could eventually house 30 elephants and help reshape a landscape where their ancestors once roamed.
Two elephants who spent decades alone in a circus and a Belgian zoo are moving to Portugal's groundbreaking 405-hectare sanctuary. Julie and Kariba will finally experience the natural life they were denied for over 40 years.
Two tigers transformed a forgotten forest corridor into a thriving sanctuary by settling down and raising three cubs. Their story shows how landscapes once written off can recover when given consistent protection.
Dozens of chimpanzees who spent decades in laboratory cages are now building nests in trees and thriving on sanctuary islands in Liberia. For 11 years, a dedicated team has given these remarkable primates a second chance at freedom.
A critically endangered crocodile species just got a major boost in India, where 100 gharial hatchlings emerged in Rajasthan's National Chambal Sanctuary. The milestone shows conservation efforts are working for these ancient reptiles.
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.
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.
After a top judge compared unemployed young people to cockroaches, India's Gen Z turned the insult into a viral protest party that gained 19 million Instagram followers in one week. The movement has become a powerful platform for young Indians demanding jobs and government accountability.
Hidden in the hills above Puerto Vallarta's famous beaches, a small butterfly sanctuary is showing visitors there's more to Mexico's coast than sand and surf. The Mariposario Jardín Mágico has become an unexpected favorite for travelers seeking something quieter and more transformative.
A viral student movement protesting exam corruption has grown to 22 million Instagram followers in just two weeks, becoming India's largest online youth coalition. The Cockroach Janta Party held its first street protest in Delhi, demanding accountability after recurring exam leaks threatened millions of students' futures.
Lynea Lattanzio built a sprawling 12-acre cat sanctuary in California that now houses close to 1,100 felines. The Cat House on The Kings has become one of the largest cat rescues in the country, giving abandoned animals a second chance at life.
Three lions just completed an epic journey from Honduras to their forever home in Arkansas, marking the first time the Central American nation has relocated big cats to U.S. sanctuaries. After years of planning, Cyrus, Zephora, and Juancito now have the space and care they've always deserved.
That $10 grocery store bouquet traveled thousands of miles by plane and left a massive carbon footprint. A growing movement of sustainable florists is bringing flowers back to local farms where they belong.
One of America's largest monkey research facilities is considering an unprecedented transition to a sanctuary, potentially reshaping how we approach animal welfare and medical science. The Oregon National Primate Research Center's decision has sparked both celebration and serious scientific debate.
A youth-led movement that started online five months ago brought its message to the streets of New Delhi for the first time. The Cockroach Janta Party shows how young Indians are finding creative new ways to make their voices heard.
After rescuing abused animals for nearly four decades, Apache Way Farm Rescue in Dighton needs community support to continue its mission. Owner Lori Matta is asking for volunteers and donations to keep the sanctuary alive for 24 animals who finally found safety.
A beach sanctuary in Oaxaca just released over 34 million olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings into the Pacific Ocean, shattering previous records. Perfect weather conditions combined with decades of conservation work created the most successful nesting season in the sanctuary's history.
Papua New Guinea just announced protection for 82,600 square miles of the Bismarck Sea, creating Melanesia's largest no-take marine sanctuary. Scientists tracked sharks to design boundaries that will actually boost fishing nearby.
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