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Scientists are crowd-sourcing photos of wildlife eating lunch. It helps them protect endangered species

With a new platform called Who Eats Whom, citizen scientists reveal the fascinating, sometimes shocking interactions between species.

A sea turtle swims near the surface of clear turquoise water, wearing a floatation harness on its shell. The image is taken from above, showing the turtle's flippers extended as it moves through the water.

Animals

Rescuers made a sea turtle a custom 3D-printed harness after it was struck by a boat and could no longer swim

Cebu’s care has also included acupuncture, physical therapy, and stem cell treatments.

Woman wearing glasses and a dark shirt holds yellow and green boxes labeled "Emergency Naloxone" at a table with harm reduction materials and educational pamphlets visible.

Health

Save a Life Day is September 24. Organizers are forging ahead despite the Trump administration's new limits on resources

The annual event distributes free naloxone and provides overdose-reversal education.

A brown elephant stands on grass with a person in a green shirt beside it. A smaller elephant is visible in the background near wooden structures and trees.

Animals

A baby elephant survived for a month alone after being mauled by a lion. Now he has a family of his own again

Bungalu was covered in scars when he arrived at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Now he’s happily settled into his new life.

A young elephant lies on grass next to a person in khaki clothing and a hat, with the elephant's trunk resting on the person.

Animals

This baby elephant was orphaned just days after she was born. Now 3 rangers 'share custody' of her: 'She knows us as her parents'

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust always tries to reunite families when they can, but none of the elephants in Kaikai’s herd could raise the starving calf.

Solar panels mounted on tracking systems in a field, with mechanical equipment visible on the left panel and dense forest visible in the background under clear blue sky.

Environment

Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival

Biden-era incentives for residential rooftop panels remain uncertain as plaintiffs await federal appeal.

Two brown elephants stand together on sandy ground with rocky hills in the background. The larger elephant on the left displays visible tusks, while the smaller elephant stands close beside it.

Animals

4 years ago, this elephant was rescued as an emaciated calf. Now she is thriving with a baby of her own

Ushindi has overcome the odds after surviving a massive 2022 drought in Kenya.

Two people on public transit laugh. The man on the left wears a beige blazer and holds a yellow and blue Metrocard. The woman on the right wears a pink headband and light pink cardigan, holding a lollipop.

Arts & Culture

On 'Subway Takes,' Ms. Rachel calls for an end to ICE detention centers — and racist nursery rhymes

The children’s entertainer and activist had two big calls to action on the latest episode of “Subway Takes.”

A young elephant sits on red-brown soil against a rocky backdrop, its trunk raised toward its mouth and one tusk visible.

Animals

Park rangers rescue days-old elephant after she was separated from her mother and hid among a herd of zebras for safety

Wangalla huddled among a herd of zebras after a pack of lions scared off her family.

A large animal lies in muddy water surrounded by reeds, with a group of uniformed personnel visible in the background near a vehicle.

Animals

After an elephant became trapped shoulder-deep in a sinkhole, these brave rangers came to its aid

In 2025 alone, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescued 17 elephants from collapsing sinkholes.

Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

Scientists are crowd-sourcing photos of wildlife eating lunch. It helps them protect endangered species

Rescuers made a sea turtle a custom 3D-printed harness after it was struck by a boat and could no longer swim

Save a Life Day is September 24. Organizers are forging ahead despite the Trump administration's new limits on resources

A baby elephant survived for a month alone after being mauled by a lion. Now he has a family of his own again

This baby elephant was orphaned just days after she was born. Now 3 rangers 'share custody' of her: 'She knows us as her parents'

Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival

4 years ago, this elephant was rescued as an emaciated calf. Now she is thriving with a baby of her own

On 'Subway Takes,' Ms. Rachel calls for an end to ICE detention centers — and racist nursery rhymes

Park rangers rescue days-old elephant after she was separated from her mother and hid among a herd of zebras for safety

After an elephant became trapped shoulder-deep in a sinkhole, these brave rangers came to its aid

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