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Gorongosa National Park has rescued 160 endangered pangolins from illegal wildlife traders over eight years, with help from local communities turning away from poaching. The scaly mammals, hunted nearly to extinction for Asian markets, are finding new protectors in central Mozambique.
A Welsh community is racing to save hedgehogs from extinction by creating safe havens in gardens across town. Over 71 free hedgehog house kits have already been distributed to residents eager to help.
Scientists discovered that Ireland's rare Old Irish Goat shares DNA with goats from the Late Bronze Age, proving an unbroken 3,000-year lineage. This living link to ancient farming communities is now critically endangered but offers hope for preserving Ireland's agricultural heritage.
Camera traps captured a rare snow leopard in Uzbekistan's Gissar State Nature Reserve, proving these elusive "ghosts of the mountain" still roam the protected peaks. An unexpected legacy of Soviet-era conservation is now helping save one of the world's most endangered big cats.
A camera trap in Thailand's Khao Luang National Park filmed one of the world's most elusive wildcats for just 10 seconds. The Asian golden cat, known in Thai folklore as the "fire tiger," is so rare that scientists estimate only 7,000 exist worldwide.
A gray wolf was spotted in Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, marking a remarkable comeback for a species that was nearly extinct. The wolf population in the Lower 48 states has grown from around 1,500 to more than 6,000 today.
Scientists in South Africa are inserting safe radioactive isotopes into rhino horns, making them detectable at borders and worthless to poachers. After six years of development and successful testing on 20 rhinos, the groundbreaking Rhisotope Project is now being deployed across game reserves.
Scientists discovered that South Africa's Cape leopards are genetically distinct from all other African leopards, having evolved separately for over 20,000 years. Despite being hunted nearly to extinction, these smaller cats are thriving with surprising genetic health.
Researchers have discovered over 300 ways to use roadkill for scientific breakthroughs, from tracking invasive species to discovering new animals. This ethical approach transforms tragedy into progress while highlighting the need to protect wildlife.
Scientists at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion models that let veterinarians practice life-saving procedures without harming real animals. The breakthrough could help save hundreds of sea lions sickened by toxic algae blooms along California's coast.
A coalition of Indigenous elders, conservationists, and cattle ranchers is pushing Western Australia to stop treating dingoes as pests and embrace them as ecological allies. Their surprising success story: farms where dingoes actually help manage livestock land.
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Mpumalanga has announced it will phase out all captive lion facilities, becoming the first province to implement South Africa's national plan to end lion farming. The decision marks a major victory for wildlife welfare and ethical tourism.
Tigers will roam Kazakhstan for the first time in 70 years, thanks to a massive tree-planting effort restoring their lost habitat. The country has planted 87,000 seedlings since 2021 to prepare ecosystems for wild tigers arriving in 2026.
For the first time, researchers are using lightweight radio technology to track monarch butterflies during their epic 3,000-mile migration across North America. The breakthrough is filling crucial gaps in understanding one of nature's most mysterious journeys.
Scientists discovered a potential stronghold for endangered Asian tapirs in southern Thailand by reviewing old camera trap photos originally set for bears. The forest complex could protect far more of these gentle giants than previously thought possible.
Scientists in Chennai tracked a sea turtle that returned to the exact same beach three times in one nesting season, proving these ancient mariners have incredible memory. The discovery could help protect critical nesting sites along India's coast.
Oregon's House of Representatives approved new funding for wildlife conservation, advancing protections that could help animals cross highways safely. The bill now moves to the state Senate.
Nearly 100 of the world's tallest flying birds have gathered at a Cambodian wetland, proving that farmer-friendly conservation works. The vulnerable Sarus cranes are thriving thanks to local rice farmers who switched to wildlife-friendly growing methods.
A thoughtful garden design can transform your outdoor space into a thriving sanctuary for birds, offering them food, shelter, and safety while bringing color and music to your home. Simple changes like planting native species and providing nesting materials create a welcoming habitat that benefits both wildlife and people.
A mountaineer in West Bengal's Purulia district spent eight years turning villagers from hyena hunters into protectors, saving 18 of these critically endangered animals. His grassroots approach transformed fear into conservation, proving that local communities hold the key to wildlife survival.
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