
The best books and documentaries about national parks and public lands
Nearly 40% of the United States is public land — equating to more than 600 million acres of land and water. It’s time you learned more about them.
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Jane Goodall's grandson keeps her conservation work alive: 'Hope is rooted in action'
Goodall's grandson, Merlin Van Lawick, has been working in the field in Tanzania for years, now supporting science and communication efforts at his late grandmother's nonprofit.
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After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it
On May 20, a fisherman hooked a sea turtle from a fishing pier in North Carolina. That’s when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol leapt into action.
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Florida locals had one week to save a cow from slaughter: 'He managed to cross paths with all the right humans'
Charley was hand-raised in a 4-H program to compete in local shows. When he was too skinny at a weigh-in, his fate shifted.
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NYC magician uses tricks (and treats) to help shelter dogs get adopted
John Stessel knows the love of a dog is the realest source of magic the world has to offer.
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Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season
A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to be a banner year for the endangered species.
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This tiny fox species almost disappeared forever. Now, its recovery is among the fastest of any endangered species
Catalina Island foxes were nearly wiped out by a major distemper outbreak. Conservationists have brought them back from the brink — and quickly.
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A real-life 'good news' story inspired Pixar animators to make 'Hoppers'
Animation director Daniel Chong found inspiration for “Hoppers” from an unlikely place.
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