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One of America's most stunning wetlands could soon join iconic sites like the Grand Canyon on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia is being recognized for its exceptional natural beauty and ecological importance.
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.
Brown bears once kept in cramped cages as status symbols in Armenia are now running free at a wildlife refuge in the country's highlands. Conservationists rescued these animals from wealthy owners who kept them in poor conditions with little food or proper care.
A New York cemetery hosts up to 8 million ground-nesting bees, making it one of the world's largest known populations. Scientists say final resting places are becoming critical wildlife refuges.
When a dog fell through ice at a Wisconsin wildlife refuge, firefighters didn't hesitate to plunge into freezing waters for the rescue. The pup is now safe at home with her grateful owner.
Students passionate about protecting the environment now have until February 28 to apply for scholarships worth up to $5,000 from a Florida wildlife refuge. Over 21 years, the program has awarded more than $327,000 to future environmental leaders.
Three Gwich'in tribal governments are taking the federal government to court to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where the caribou herd they've depended on for thousands of years gives birth each year. The lawsuit challenges oil and gas leasing plans that could threaten both the animals and the Indigenous communities who call themselves "the caribou people."
A mother kangaroo at a Virginia wildlife refuge jumped a fence and lured attacking dogs away from her joey, hopping through snow with bloody feet until deputies rescued her. Both mom and baby are now safe and recovering together.
Costa Rica's Ombudsman is demanding independent verification of government forest reports to ensure a threatened wildlife refuge gets proper protection. The move could strengthen how the country enforces environmental laws across all protected zones.
A grey crowned crane that refused to leave its deceased mate's side on a Dutch motorway has been safely rescued and is recovering at a wildlife refuge. The touching display of loyalty shut down two lanes of traffic as rescuers worked to save the heartbroken bird.
In Indonesian Borneo, Indigenous beliefs about spirits living in fig trees have accidentally created a network of wildlife refuges across farmland. The tradition is fading, but its ecological impact offers lessons for conservation worldwide.