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Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps

A Baird's tapir, a mammal with a long snout, roots through a cassava field
The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.
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12 Best Ways To Celebrate Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate. 
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Fireworks can torment veterans and gun violence survivors. Here's how to celebrate with respect this 4th of July

For people with PTSD, the sound of fireworks — reminiscent of gunfire, a thunderstorm, or a car crash — can cause a panic attack or trigger flashbacks.
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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network

As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
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'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.
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French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters

The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With this move, 30% of French Polynesia’s waters will now be fully protected.
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One of the world's oldest 'art galleries' lives on the rock faces of this Australian cultural site. These people have sworn to protect it

The songlines at Murujuga hold ancient lessons from Indigenous communities that occupied the land centuries ago.
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Two musicians are paving the way for queer representation in Portuguese Fado music

Lila Fadista and João Caçador are pushing new boundaries in the Fado music scene.
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With America's 250th around the corner, it's important to know the difference between patriotism and nationalism

There's a difference. And it's not just important to scholars, but all citizens.
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July is Disability Pride Month. Here are the 12 best ways to celebrate

July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate. 
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An endangered species took the blame for vanishing crops. Trail cameras told a different story

The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.
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This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”
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This 250-pound sea turtle was found stranded on the highway. She left rescuers with a single egg

The Loggerhead desperately needed help getting back to the water. Rescuers got there just in time.
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Elephants, leopards, and more use India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule

Researchers observed over 60 instances of the elephants safely utilising the corridors beneath the six-lane highway in India.
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