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Wildlife-sniffing dogs detect hidden trafficked animals with 98% accuracy — all with a single air sample

A new method for tackling wildlife trafficking uses a tiny sample of air extracted from a shipping container — and the incredible power of a dog’s nose.

A couple holds their small, fluffy dog like a baby, swaddled in a blue cable knit blanket

This judge ruled that dogs are legally considered 'immediate family.' What does that actually mean?

Dog owners know that the bond they share with their pets is real, but in the eyes of the law, dogs have historically been treated like personal property.

Divers shared photos of an 'underwater panda.' It turned out to be a new species

The curious little sea creature turned heads back in 2017. It was finally added to scientific record.

A wild kakapo, a large flightless green bird with an owl-like face, in close-up

This critically endangered parrot is making a comeback. Experts think berries are the reason for the baby boom

The flightless bird, which has been called an “owl parrot,” was once thought to be extinct.

Jane Goodall stands in a forest, touching leaves on a tree, covered in dappled light

April 3 is officially declared 'Jane Goodall Day,' a new holiday promoting climate action

The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.

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A black labrador sits in a grassy backyard, wearing a gray harness

'Dog-sniffing dog' helps volunteers rescue lost pets: 'A game-changer'

Black lab mix Scout is the newest team member of The Retrievers, a volunteer group that helps reunite dog owners with their lost pups.

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Bolivia's Indigenous communities have helped protect nearly 1 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest

Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands.

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These incarcerated men are rehabilitating injured squirrels and baby possums in prison

Every year, hundreds of animals pass from the Ohio Wildlife Center’s hospital to more than 60 incarcerated volunteers.

A close up of a Black cat named Dobby, who has a set of regular ears and a smaller set of ears in front of those.

Dobby, the rare kitten with 4 ears, is bringing attention to pets with disabilities

The kitten has a rare genetic mutation. His foster mom believes he’s “completely beautiful.”

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