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A black labrador sits in a grassy backyard, wearing a gray harness

'Dog-sniffing dog' helps volunteers rescue lost pets: 'A game-changer'

Black lab mix Scout is the newest team member of The Retrievers, a volunteer group that helps reunite dog owners with their lost pups.

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Bolivia's Indigenous communities have helped protect nearly 1 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest

Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands.

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Good News This Week: February 28, 2026 - Dogs, Rainbows, & Scream Clubs

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These incarcerated men are rehabilitating injured squirrels and baby possums in prison

Every year, hundreds of animals pass from the Ohio Wildlife Center’s hospital to more than 60 incarcerated volunteers.

A close up of a Black cat named Dobby, who has a set of regular ears and a smaller set of ears in front of those.

Dobby, the rare kitten with 4 ears, is bringing attention to pets with disabilities

The kitten has a rare genetic mutation. His foster mom believes he’s “completely beautiful.”

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Good News This Week: February 21, 2026 - Plants, Books, & Food Banks

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A zebrafish minnow swims in water with a school of other fish

This minnow can regenerate its spinal cord after injury. Scientists want to replicate its abilities in humans

Zebrafish have genetic characteristics that make it possible to rebuild neural networks after severe injuries.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, a young Black woman sits in a chair while a brown pitbull sits at her feet. On the right, another young woman sits in a chair, smiling, as a bulldog approaches

A viral video of adoptable dogs choosing their owners was debunked as AI. So this shelter made it a reality

The Animal Care Centers of New York have decided to turn a viral AI video into a real happily ever after.

A giant phantom jellyfish swims through deep waters.

This sea creature's arms are longer than a camper van. It's a once-in-a-lifetime sighting

The creature was found among 28 new species in Argentina's deep sea.

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This cat with 'otter-like feet' went extinct in Thailand nearly 30 years ago. Then trail cameras caught it on film

The flat-headed cat is one of the most elusive wild cats in the world.

A small cream poodle sits in a black pet carrier

After ICE took these pets' owners, this Minneapolis shelter is keeping them safe: 'The goal is always reunification'

The Bond Between has been a safe haven for pets left to fend for themselves after their owners were detained — as well as a provider of resources for those afraid to leave their homes.