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A wildlife overpass on Washington's I-90 has safely guided 10,000 animals across a busy interstate without a single roadkill incident. The success story is inspiring 16 more crossings across the state.
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 black bear finally used Washington's I-90 wildlife crossing in June, eight years after the bridge opened. The moment marks a breakthrough for a species known to avoid man-made structures.
The Erickson family sold their century-old Washington farm to make way for the state's first Interstate 5 wildlife crossing. The bridge will reconnect habitats from the Cascade Mountains to the Olympic Peninsula, potentially saving endangered cougars and reducing deadly vehicle collisions.
A bald eagle with a broken wing stretches toward recovery at Washington's PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, where dedicated staff help thousands of injured animals return to the wild. From hummingbirds to black bears, this team turns human-caused injuries into second chances.
Researchers at Washington State University and Google just slashed wildlife tracking analysis from months to mere days using artificial intelligence. The breakthrough means conservation decisions can happen faster than ever before. ##
A Stevens County firefighter braved icy conditions to rescue a deer trapped on frozen Loon Lake. The heartwarming rescue shows what's possible when first responders and wildlife officers work together.
Cougar populations in Washington's Olympic Peninsula reduced deadly deer-vehicle collisions by three-quarters, saving lives and millions of dollars. The predators don't eat more deer—they simply scare them away from busy roads.
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When a terrified deer became stranded on a frozen lake in Washington, a firefighter lay down on the ice to give the animal a gentle hug and pull it to safety. The heartwarming rescue shows how far first responders will go to protect even the most vulnerable creatures.
Sixty-five years ago today, a small group of naturalists founded the World Wildlife Fund with a bold mission to save the world's most threatened species. Today, WWF's iconic panda logo symbolizes hope for 35 million supporters across nearly 100 countries fighting to protect our planet's wildlife. #
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Mountain lions are making roads safer by changing how deer behave around highways. A five-year study in Washington found pumas reduced deer-vehicle collisions by two-thirds, saving lives and millions in damages.
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.
When a terrified deer became stranded on a frozen lake in Washington, firefighter Gavyn Gallagher laid across the ice and held the animal from behind as his team pulled them both to safety. The daring rescue captured hearts and showcased the lengths first responders go to protect all 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.
NASA just handed over 105 acres of forest to create the largest unbroken woodland between Washington and Baltimore. The land will protect wildlife and open new trails for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers.
Bill Saunders thought he hooked a trophy walleye on the Columbia River, but reeled in something even more remarkable: a potential world record pikeminnow that could help protect endangered salmon. His 8.6-pound catch is now Washington's state record and teaches an important lesson about conservation.
A 72-year-old Washington retiree is donating nearly 900 acres of pristine forest to the Kalispel Indian Tribe, completing a conservation journey that began nearly two decades ago. The land serves as critical habitat for moose, wolves, cougars, and endangered bull trout along the Little Spokane River.
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. #
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