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A fingernail-sized fish was discovered in the Amazon. It has an organ that's never been seen before

A new fish may be small, but its the biggest of its genus, earning it the scientific name P. rex

New underwater tech helps scientists identify fish by burps, farts, and grunts. They've found 46 species so far

Half of the species were previously thought not to emit sound at all.

A photo collage of a popemobile encased in glass, a whale shark swims in the ocean, Pattie Gonia poses for a photo, solar panels cover a parking lot, and two people sitting on a bench

Good News This Week: December 6, 2025 - Sharks, Santas, & Solar Panels

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After Wimbledon, these tennis balls have a second life as homes for mice

After the world-famous tennis tournament, the balls go on to become artificial nests for mice.

A group of seahorses swimming underwater

These rare seahorses disappeared during the pandemic. In 2025, they bounced back: 'Half are males, and most are pregnant'

It’s the first time spiny seahorses have been spotted in Studland Bay since lockdown restrictions eased.

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This pig makes delicious bacon. And she didn't have to die for it to get to your plate

A company called Mission Barns is cultivating pork fat in bioreactors and turning it into meatballs and other products. Honestly, they're pretty darn good.

Every year, volunteers build artificial snow drifts for endangered seal pups. It's helping the population rebound

Due to these efforts, the Saimaa seal population has rebounded to about 400, compared to lows of 100 seals in the 1980s.

A chameleon with a long nose appendage rests on a branch

Scientists discover funky-nosed 'Pinocchio chameleon' is actually three species. Here's the fun way to tell them apart

A new study shows that Madagascar’s “nose chameleons,” once confused as one species, are actually three distinct and rapidly evolving species

A black snake species in the grass. In a circle atop the photo is Steve Irwin holding a koala

Scientists discover new black, glossy snake species. They named it after Steve Irwin

The wolf snake is one of at least three other species that have been named after the iconic Crocodile Hunter.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a wooden sign for a disabled dog park. On the right are two dogs with wheelchairs on a curving path

At the world's first 'disabled dog park,' wheelchair-using pups get their 'drivers license'

The 7-acre park includes a “race track” for dogs on wheels.

A photo collage of a solar farm, Remy Tucker, entrepreneur and founder of 'On The House', a Black Rhino mother with its calf, Gary Sinise posing for a photo, and canyons

Good News This Week: November 15, 2025 - Veterans, Tribes, & Black Rhinos

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Good Animal News

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

A fingernail-sized fish was discovered in the Amazon. It has an organ that's never been seen before

New underwater tech helps scientists identify fish by burps, farts, and grunts. They've found 46 species so far

Good News This Week: December 6, 2025 - Sharks, Santas, & Solar Panels

After Wimbledon, these tennis balls have a second life as homes for mice

These rare seahorses disappeared during the pandemic. In 2025, they bounced back: 'Half are males, and most are pregnant'

Good News This Week: November 29, 2025 - Groceries, Gardeners, & Food Banks

This pig makes delicious bacon. And she didn't have to die for it to get to your plate

Every year, volunteers build artificial snow drifts for endangered seal pups. It's helping the population rebound

Scientists discover funky-nosed 'Pinocchio chameleon' is actually three species. Here's the fun way to tell them apart

Scientists discover new black, glossy snake species. They named it after Steve Irwin

At the world's first 'disabled dog park,' wheelchair-using pups get their 'drivers license'

Good News This Week: November 15, 2025 - Veterans, Tribes, & Black Rhinos

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