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A large pygmy blue whale swims beside a baby calf in a photo taken from above

Rare photos of newborn blue pygmy whale shed light on endangered species

A baby blue pygmy whale — the youngest ever spotted — is giving scientists renewed hope for the future of the endangered species.

Breakthrough research on tiny ocean creatures promises better CO2 removal

Tiny marine life forms called plankton play a huge role in ocean carbon cycling.

Two grizzly bear cubs sit in a grassy field, one has a stick in its mouth.

Grizzly bear baby boom in Yellowstone triples cub count in national park

A mother grizzly bear was spotted with a record five cubs, bringing the total bear cub count to 18, and highlighting the species' recovery.

Less than 100 of these wildcats remain, but innovative conservation efforts spark hope

The Pampas grasslands, spanning southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina, are home to a wildcat so rare that researchers consider it the most endangered of its kind in the Americas, and possibly the world.

A Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) sits in the water

Duck stamps have raised $1.2 billion for conservation since 1934 — and this year's design is cuter than ever

Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.

The gulf of Alaska, with snow-topped mountains in the background.

A new animal with 200 legs was just discovered, and it's sucking up deep-sea trash

A team of scientists spotted a new species of sea creature, a helpful animal commonly referred to as a “janitor” of the sea.

Dogs wearing ear protection with fireworks in the background

How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks on the 4th of July

The Fourth of July can be a miserable day for dogs. The fireworks make scaredy-cats out of many canines. But there are six ways you can help

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Good News This Week: June 29, 2024 - Zoos, Trees, & Iberian Lynxes

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An aerial view of Trajan's Forum in Rome

Giant, ancient crabs live beneath Rome, and conservationists have their backs: 'They deserve to be saved'

The only freshwater crustaceans indigenous to Italy, experts hope to garner appreciation for these giant Roman crabs.

Two images. On the left, a deer crosses a road, with oncoming traffic in the distance. On the right, four teen girls smile in front of a row of Samsung Galaxy tablets

Groundbreaking AI tech aims to reduce wildlife collisions — and it was invented by teen girls

A project created by four teen girls in Colorado uses AI and infrared technology to alert drivers of oncoming wildlife.

Size matters: How massive protected areas are the best solution to ensure the survival of endangered wildlife

From the 1970s through 2020, the annual rate of protected area creation on land increased, but these areas’ average size have decreased.

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Good News This Week: June 22, 2024 - Buses, Fishes, & Juneteenth