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A simple checkbox on Vermont's tax form has helped pull bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and loons back from the brink of extinction. Now the Nongame Wildlife Fund is working to save newly threatened species like the eastern meadowlark.
In 1969, Vermont released 17 wild turkeys into an ecosystem where they'd been extinct for decades. Today, over 50,000 turkeys roam the Green Mountains, part of America's greatest wildlife comeback story.
Seventeen wild turkeys released in 1969 grew into a thriving population of 45,000 birds across Vermont. The state just honored the biologists and hunters who made one of America's greatest wildlife comebacks possible.
Researchers in Vermont discovered a rare melanoma that spreads between catfish like a parasite, opening new doors for understanding how diseases move through wildlife. This marks only the fourth known transmissible cancer ever found in any animal.
Vermont's iconic loons have made a stunning comeback, growing from just 15 nesting pairs in the 1990s to 115 last year. The success story is so remarkable that conservationists are now backing off intensive management on some lakes.
Vermont's loon population has exploded from just 15 nesting pairs in the 1990s to 115 last year, thanks to floating rafts, volunteers, and a lead sinker ban. The comeback is so successful that conservationists are now testing whether loons can thrive without the rafts on some lakes.
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.
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.
A new smartphone app called LoonWeb is helping everyday nature lovers track endangered loons across Vermont, turning a mountain of soggy handwritten notes into streamlined science. The tool could soon unite citizen scientists nationwide to protect these iconic waterbirds facing threats from climate change.
A new University of Vermont program connects students with paid projects at Vermont companies, giving them real work experience while keeping talent in the state. The Vermont Innovation Accelerator launched in March 2026 to bridge the gap between classroom learning and career success.
Volunteers across Vermont are teaming up with scientists to map every butterfly species in the state, helping create what may be America's first-ever second butterfly atlas. Even on days when not a single butterfly appeared, these citizen scientists showed up to collect data that will guide conservation for decades.
Every Wednesday night, Pastor Josh Riggs puts on sweatpants and walks into a Vermont women's prison to lead services, deliberately dressing like the incarcerated women he serves. He's one of over 70 volunteers bringing spiritual support to people behind bars across Vermont's six prisons.
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.
One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #
Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.
California just greenlit nearly $60 million to build wildlife bridges, restore salmon habitats, and create safer paths for mountain lions and other species across 18 counties. The funding supports 27 projects that protect biodiversity while giving more Californians access to nature.
A small-town Vermont skier who won America's first Olympic cross-country medal in 1976 created a youth ski program that's now producing Olympic champions. Fifty years later, his legacy just helped another Vermonter reach the podium.
Young volunteers across Gujarat are responding to wildlife emergencies through WhatsApp groups, turning from passive online viewers into active first responders. They're reshaping how cities handle trapped snakes, injured birds, and other animal encounters.
Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train veterinary students in wildlife care, creating the only hands-on wildlife hospital program in the country. The initiative tackles Australia's critical shortage of 1,500 veterinarians while ensuring injured native animals get the expert care they deserve.
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