Good Animal News

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

A sea otter swims in the water

Could otters slow climate change by munching on sea urchins? Scientists think so

From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.
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A beach entrance at Cape Cod National Seashore on a sunny blue sky day

Cape Cod National Seashore is bringing a 445-million-year-old species back from the brink

An ancient species is thriving again at Cape Cod after vanishing for more than a century.
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A group of researchers kneel outdoors over a patch of soil, listening with headphones and holding a laptop

Scientists plant microphones to hear 'the sounds of the underground.' It could transform soil health

The creative method could pave the way for researchers to detect — and fix — soil degradation.
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A photo collage of a house with solar panels on the roof, Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks in front of a crowd, people playing musical instruments in front of a crowd, a man holds a microphone while smiling, and an aerial view of crowded pews inside a church

Good News This Week: January 24, 2026 - Birds, Brass Bands, & Clinics

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A close-up of someone holding a sea turtle in their hand.

This state just made it easier to save endangered animals, simply by checking an extra box on your taxes

Only 18% of Americans approve of the way their tax money is being spent. With this new program, taxpayers can gain more control over their finances.
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A close-up of a dog's paws in green grass

Dog ownership comes with a major carbon 'paw' print. Here are 5 realistic ways to reduce it

Your love — and a safe planet to snuggle on — really are just about all your pups need.
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A gray tabby walks along the side of a bridge wall with a waterway and boats in the background

Amsterdam builds cat-friendly staircases along its canals to protect feline residents

The staircases won’t just save cats, but hedgehogs, frogs, and birds as well.
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A beaver building a dam

A team of 'human beavers' is creating 29 dams across this national park

The park rangers borrowed inspiration from beavers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Countryside in Romania: Rolling fields of green with a sky full of clouds behind them.

Rare moose sighting in Romania gives conservationists hope for biodiversity returning to region

In North America, the land mammal is second only in size to the bison.
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A photo collage of a building with flags in front of it, a pizza joint, a portrait of Jesse Kortuem smiling, a person inside a CT scan machine with 2 monitors in the foreground, and an aerial view of a church

Good News This Week: January 17, 2026 - Churches, Pizzas, & Teachers

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