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Cheryl Rhodes risked a face full of skunk spray to save a tiny animal suffocating with a glass jar stuck on its head. The 30-second rescue captured on video shows incredible trust between human and wildlife.
When over two feet of snow buried Wildwood Zoo, manager Kyle Kirk didn't go home for three days. He dug out buried animals, carved pathways through enclosures, and even lifted stuck cranes from the snow.
After discovering her region hadn't had a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in nearly three decades, Amie Palmer became the solution. Now she's healing injured animals and teaching others to do the same.
A Midwestern writer witnessed an injured deer struggling through winter and transformed the moment into a children's book about sharing and compassion. "The Food Lady and Bucky" teaches young readers about generosity through forest animals learning to help each other.
NASA's Artemis II crew just returned safely from the first human deep-space mission in half a century, and California manufacturers made it possible. From rocket boosters to spacecraft design, the Golden State's factories and engineers powered every stage of this historic journey.
After struggling to find help for an injured raccoon, Amanda Moore started a wildlife rescue that now saves hundreds of animals annually. Furry Fixers has become a lifeline for both wild creatures and the people who find them.
NASA's X-59 aircraft just completed its second test flight, proving supersonic travel can happen without the boom. The breakthrough could slash flight times across America while keeping neighborhoods peaceful.
NASA's experimental X-59 jet just flew faster than sound while staying whisper-quiet, bringing us closer to supersonic flights without the ear-splitting noise. The breakthrough could change air travel forever.
Scientists discovered that daylight saving time prevents tens of thousands of deer deaths and saves human lives by keeping evening commutes lighter. The simple clock change could reduce deadly collisions by 14 times during peak hours.
Austin Wildlife Rescue is seeing baby animals arrive earlier and in larger numbers than ever before this spring. The organization is calling for volunteers and donations to help save hundreds of tiny lives.
In 1986, Bill Murray improvised nearly two minutes of brilliance for a Looney Tunes mockumentary, treating cartoon characters like real Hollywood stars. His hilarious observations about Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and others still delight viewers today.
A bird once wiped out in New England is making a stunning comeback, proving that focused conservation efforts can reverse species decline. American oystercatcher populations jumped 45% along Atlantic and Gulf coasts between 2008 and 2023.