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A Persian leopard named Aren traveled 150 miles through mined mountains on three legs, giving hope to conservationists fighting to save fewer than 1,100 of these endangered cats. Tiny teams of dedicated scientists keep watch over the survivors.
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A venomous primate feared extinct for nearly a century is thriving on an Indonesian island just an hour from Jakarta. More than 90 Bangka slow lorises have been rescued and returned to the wild since 2015.
Scientists studying Scots pine across three continents discovered that Mediterranean forests hit hardest by drought also recovered fastest, revealing hope for climate-stressed trees. The findings show resilience can emerge in unexpected places.
An iconographer trained in ancient Byzantine techniques is transforming how we see endangered species—painting honeybees, grey wolves, and monarch butterflies with gold leaf and precious stones as windows to the divine. Her sacred art invites viewers to fall in love with what we're losing, proving devotion moves hearts where fear often fails.
Wildlife photographer Joel Sartore has spent 20 years photographing every animal species in human care, creating a stunning archive that gives a face to creatures disappearing from our planet. His Photo Ark project has now documented 18,000 species, from majestic birds to tiny insects nobody notices.
After six decades of mystery, scientists in Benin have rediscovered a thriving coral reef that was first spotted in the 1960s and then forgotten. The healthy ecosystem with at least eight coral types and eight fish species survived while half the world's coral reefs died off.
A koala named Tony, initially declared too injured to be released after a car strike left him with impaired vision, made a stunning recovery and bounded back into the Australian bush. His story shows why patience and expert care matter in wildlife rescue.
New climate research brings a rare piece of good news about ocean currents threatened by melting ice. Scientists found that even if a crucial Atlantic current weakens, the change would happen slowly and could reverse if we tackle climate change.
Scientists discovered one small patch of Alaskan forest that survived a brutal Ice Age warm spell and reseeded an entire region. The finding could transform how we protect endangered species today.
Scientists just solved a 25-year mystery about why some plants have extra sets of chromosomes. These genetic "hopeful monsters" survived Earth's worst disasters, including the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.
In Liberia's biodiverse Nimba Mountains, wildlife is making a surprising comeback in the ruins of old mining sites. A new film shows how former threats to nature are becoming its protectors.
A humpback whale stranded in Germany's shallow Baltic Sea waters since March is finally headed home, thanks to two entrepreneurs who funded a daring rescue mission. Fans worldwide can track Timmy's journey in real time as tugboats pull him toward the North Sea.