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After nearly 150 years of absence, giant tortoises are back on Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Ecuador just released 158 young tortoises as the first wave of a bold plan to restore an ecosystem shaped by these gentle giants.
Giant tortoises are back on Ecuador's Floreana Island after vanishing 150 years ago, marking a major win for conservation. The 158 young tortoises carry up to 80% of the extinct species' DNA and will help restore the island's ecosystem.
For the first time since the 1840s, giant tortoises are walking on Floreana Island in the Galápagos. Scientists brought back a species thought lost forever by finding their descendants living 100 miles away.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
The U.S. Forest Service just signed its largest partnership ever to heal western North Carolina's forests after Hurricane Helene. Over the next decade, $290 million will repair damaged wilderness, restore wildlife habitats, and reopen beloved outdoor spaces that bring billions to local communities.
After one of Colorado's worst wildfire seasons burned over 265,000 acres, wildlife officials are now spreading 300,000 pounds of seed across scorched land to bring back forests and save animal habitats. The massive recovery effort shows how fast action after disaster can help nature bounce back stronger.
When overgrazing moose drove beavers out of Rocky Mountain National Park, scientists knew they had to act fast. Now a team of "human beavers" is building 29 artificial dams to restore the ecosystem and protect drinking water for over 1 million people.
A tiny settlement on New Zealand's West Coast has transformed into an eco-tourism hotspot, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its pristine wetlands and thriving wildlife. Community-led conservation efforts have made this 30-person village a global biodiversity treasure.