Good Animal News

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

A golden retriever sniffs under a blue picnic table while a handler looks on in the background

1,000 dogs volunteer to sniff out invasive species in first-of-its-kind 'canine-citizen science' study

The spotted lanternfly has been a destructive agriculture pest. But everyday dogs and their owners are coming to the rescue.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a black lab sits on a blue pad that reads "morale dog." On the right, two black labs lay on the deck of a US naval ship called the USS Midway

Shelter dog makes history as first-ever 'morale dog' stationed on a US Navy ship

Nonprofit Shelter to Soldier usually trains rescue dogs to be service animals for veterans. Now, they’re helping active-duty military members.
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Aerial Panorama of Pulau Bangka in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, an island with trees, lined with sand, and surrounded by gorgeous blue waters.

New species of 'egg-spotted' and striped sea creatures discovered in the 'Amazon of the seas'

The Coral Triangle has often been compared to the Amazon rainforest, based on the sheer scale of its biodiversity. And now, it’s home to two new “squishy” species.
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An aerial view of Tangkulap Forest Reserve in Malaysia, a vast green forest with roads cutting through and a few ranger stations.

'Extremely rare' otter surfaces in Malaysia for the first time in 11 years

The conservation group Panthera set up hidden cameras to capture an elusive flat-headed cat. Instead, they spotted the Eurasian otter — a species that hadn’t been spotted in the region in over 10 years.
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A still from the 2025 film 'Superman,' showing superman and his dog, Krypto looking out at planet Earth

Interest in dog adoption skyrockets 500% thanks to 'Superman' canine companion, Krypto

Even "Superman" cast members have joined in on the adoption craze, with one actress adopting her own pup at a screening event.
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Two photos side by side. On the left is a man and a large boxer holding a sign that reads "sold." On the left is a beautiful home in Florida

Buy one, get one: This realtor offers a free shelter dog with every home sold

Homebuying has gone to the dogs, thanks to DJ Soucy of St. Petersburg, Florida. And it’s a barkgain!
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A photo collage of three kids standing in a lemonade stand, a group of people in life vests and safety helmets trekking through a river, an outdoor solar farm, a group of children walking in the streets of London, and a sheet of malaria treatment tablets

Good News This Week: July 12, 2025 - Eagles, Rowers, & Lemonade Stands

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Two men smile as the hold giant moa bones. Peter Jackson stands on the left.

'The Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson is on a mission to revive the world’s tallest bird, 600 years after it went extinct

An enormous flightless bird is slated to be the next de-extinction project at Colossal Biosciences. Their biggest supporter? "The Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson.
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On the left, the antlers of a huemul deer sticking up from behind a bush on a mountainside. On the right, two men stand on a mountaintop looking out over the expanse.

A secret population of one of the most endangered animals in South America was just discovered in Chile

The stout, shaggy-coated huemul deer is highly endangered in the southern hemisphere. But a recent helicopter mission revealed that they are thriving in a future national park.
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A bald eagle parent and a baby chick face each other in a nest in a treetop.

This state is now home to one of the biggest populations of bald eagles in the US after years of recovery

Bald eagles were nearly wiped out in the 1970s. Over 50 years later, conservation efforts have paid off big time in Maryland.
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A photo collage of a sea turtle on sand, three men standing in front of a row of plants, a sign that says 'Entering Grand Canyon National Park', and a child running with a baton in his hand

Good News This Week: July 5, 2025 - Turtles, Robots, & Crocodiles

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A golden retriever sits on a green couch in front of a cinematography camera

Dogs offer stress relief, even in tele-therapy settings, according to new study

Researchers set out to discover whether therapy dogs’ mental health support could apply beyond a screen.
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