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A Baird's tapir, a mammal with a long snout, roots through a cassava field

Animals

Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps

The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.

An aerial view of a wildlife overpass filled with lush green vegetation

Animals

This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”

A sea turtle caked in mud sits in the bed of a truck

Animals

A 250-pound sea turtle was found stranded on the highway, unable to move. She left rescuers with a single egg

The Loggerhead desperately needed help getting back to the water. Rescuers got there just in time.

On the left, a group of elephants cross beneath an underpass. On the right, a herd of deer cross beneath an underpass.

Animals

Trail cameras show elephants, leopards, and more embracing India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule

Researchers observed over 60 instances of the elephants safely utilising the corridors beneath the six-lane highway in India.

A family of bobcats captured on a trail camera

Animals

Wisconsin has conserved 750,000 acres since 1989. These trail cam photos show why it matters

Trail cameras in Wisconsin have captured over 100 million photos of wildlife.

Nuns stand on the sidelines of the Chicago Half Marathon, holding encouraging signs and smiling

Faith

She gave up her Olympic dreams to become a nun. Now, she's raised $2.6M to feed families by running marathons

Sister Stephanie Baliga has spent 15 years running marathons to help her community.

Red, blue, and yellow fireworks light up the night sky

Mental Health

Fireworks can torment veterans and gun violence survivors. Here's how to celebrate with respect this 4th of July

For people with PTSD, the sound of fireworks — reminiscent of gunfire, a thunderstorm, or a car crash — can cause a panic attack or trigger flashbacks.

A photo collage of a man pictured on a truck billboard, an elk caught on camera, a coral reef underwater with palm trees above it, a row of electric towers, and Miranda Kerr posing for a photo

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A bloody sea turtle rides on a yellow water board in the ocean, pulled by jetskis

Animals

Jet ski riders conduct rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell

While enjoying a tour of Magnetic Island off the coast of Australia, the jet ski riders ended their outing early to help a turtle in need.

Two side-by-side photos of Serena Neel, a white woman with blond hair, jumping into a swimming pool filled with pickles

Food

An influencer filled her pool with 50K pickles to break a world record. Then she did something even better

“Anyone that swims in his pool is just going to smell a little garlicky.”

Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps

This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too

A 250-pound sea turtle was found stranded on the highway, unable to move. She left rescuers with a single egg

Trail cameras show elephants, leopards, and more embracing India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule

Wisconsin has conserved 750,000 acres since 1989. These trail cam photos show why it matters

She gave up her Olympic dreams to become a nun. Now, she's raised $2.6M to feed families by running marathons

Fireworks can torment veterans and gun violence survivors. Here's how to celebrate with respect this 4th of July

Good News This Week: June 27, 2026 - Elks, Corals, & Wildlife Crossings

Jet ski riders conduct rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell

An influencer filled her pool with 50K pickles to break a world record. Then she did something even better

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