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The "Animals Bridge" wildlife crossing in Montana

Montana debuts new license plate design projected to raise $100K for state wildlife crossings

The new design was illustrated by a recent high school graduate.

A white dog in a shelter kennel sits attentively while a volunteer reads from a book

Volunteers read aloud and play music for shelter pets amid fireworks on July 4th

Volunteers are gearing up for their sixth-annual “comfort sessions” at their local animal shelter.

A sea turtle wrapped in crab trap buoy lines

Virginia fishermen fight 20 mph winds to rescue 700-pound leatherback from crab trap: 'I've never seen a turtle in distress like that'

Three fishermen were cruising for fish in the Chesapeake Bay when they came across the biggest sea turtle species in the world.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A small bird with striking green eyes and yellow markings perches among leafy branches, displaying the vibrant plumage characteristic of tropical bird species.

'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.

French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters

The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With this move, 30% of French Polynesia’s waters will now be fully protected.