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When freezing temperatures stunned hundreds of sea turtles along the Texas coast, the state's top-rated aquarium mobilized the nation's busiest coastal wildlife rescue. More than 300 turtles have already swum back to freedom.
When plummeting water temperatures left sea turtles helpless along the Texas coast, an army of volunteers sprang into action to save them. Thanks to rapid coordination between wildlife experts and beachgoers, dozens of stunned turtles are getting a second chance.
Wildlife experts just released over a million Houston toad eggs into a Texas state park, hoping to bring back a species that vanished after a devastating 2011 wildfire. It's the first step in a bold five-year plan to restore America's first endangered amphibian.
Red-crowned Amazon parrots, endangered in their native Mexico, now have a thriving population of 4,700 birds across Texas cities after escaping the pet trade. The colorful birds found an unexpected home where they don't compete with native species.
Railroad workers in Texas discovered a severely injured raccoon near train tracks and launched a rescue that saved her life. After weeks of intensive care, the little fighter is learning to walk again.
A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.
A 150-foot-wide land bridge in San Antonio now allows deer, coyotes, and bobcats to safely cross a six-lane highway, reconnecting habitat that had been split for years. Within six months of opening, wildlife biologists spotted animals using their new passage home.
Gracie the giraffe, who wandered away from her ranch in rural Texas, has been found safe and sound after nearly two weeks on the loose. The runaway animal was spotted just four miles from home, looking well-fed and healthy.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.
A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.
Texas is calling on volunteers for its 40th annual coastwide beach cleanup on April 18, with 21 locations ready to welcome people who want to protect coastal wildlife and preserve beaches for future generations.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
When freezing waters threatened hundreds of endangered sea turtles along the Texas coast, a massive rescue team using drones and volunteers saved 332 lives in just days. The turtles are now warming up and swimming again in recovery centers.
A Texas ranching family has helped bring back the Attwater's prairie chicken from the brink of extinction, with over 50 birds now thriving on their carefully restored land. The O'Connor family just won a prestigious conservation award for showing how working ranches can save endangered species.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
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.
Nearly 1,000 abandoned crab traps were hauled from Texas bays this February, freeing hundreds of trapped marine animals and preventing years of "ghost fishing." The 24-year-old cleanup program has now removed over 46,000 deadly traps from coastal waters.
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After coyotes killed 400 sheep and goats in one year, a Texas ranching family discovered a solution that's been protecting herds for 5,000 years. Livestock guardian dogs are now saving ranches across the Edwards Plateau without a single bullet.
California just committed $80.4 million to wildlife connectivity and salmon recovery, with the biggest win happening on the Feather River where a decades-old barrier is finally coming down. For salmon fighting their way upstream to spawn, this funding means 28.5 miles of river are about to open up for the first time in generations.
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