Good Animal News

Celebrating positive news about animals making a difference for people — and people making a difference for animals

Bear, an Australian dog, wears a blue harness in a burnt forest

'Koala-sniffing dogs' are saving the endangered marsupials from fires and floods: 'They smell what we can't see'

The most famous koala-sniffing canine, Bear, has just retired after a decade of service.
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On the left, a man releases a bucket of sea turtle hatchlings onto the sand. On the right, the sea turtles are spread out across the sand

This sea turtle nest would have washed away without intervention. Thanks to a conservation team, hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings were saved

“Turtle Eggsplorer” Alessia Lavigne shared a video of a hawksbill sea turtle release, wowing millions of viewers.
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The Grand Canyon

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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A man poses in front of the camera, up-close

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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A close-up of a sea turtle with a hook in its mouth, being held by a gloved person

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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A fluffy black-and-white cow is surrounded by microphones and cameras.

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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A man in a black leather jacket plays with a tan dog

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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A baby sea turtle hatchling crawls across the sand. More sea turtles can be seen in the background

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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An otter swims underwater

Meet Splash, the country's first 'search and recovery' otter, who can find missing people underwater

The otter can hold his breath underwater for five minutes and has brilliant odor-tracking skills.
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A jaguar lies down on a trail

Jaguars were pushed to the brink of extinction in Argentina 70 years ago. Now conservationists are celebrating their return

A wild jaguar sighting sparked excitement during a recent visit in Argentina’s Iberá Park.
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A Catalina Island fox stands in tall grasses, looking off into the distance

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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Two beavers in a still from the Pixar movie Hoppers

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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