
Peru's ancient ruins became sanctuaries for Lima's threatened geckos — now conservationists and archaeologists fight to protect them
For more than two decades, researcher José Pérez Zúñiga has set out at night to search by the light of a flashlight through the pre-Inca ruins of the city for hidden treasure — not ancient artifacts of gold, but a tiny gecko with gold-flecked eyes.
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August: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
The ultimate calendar of August’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Seals become climate heroes by gathering vital ocean data
A surprising technique has helped scientists observe how Earth’s oceans are changing, and it’s not using specialized robots or artificial intelligence. It’s tagging seals.
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Thailand's rangers hailed for doubling tiger population amid conservation hurdles
Data revealed in a new study show a steady recovery of tigers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex over the past two decades. This recovery has been mirrored by a simultaneous increase in the numbers of the tigers’ prey animals, such as sambar deer and types of wild cattle.
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Newborn red pandas give hope to endangered species — and make for some adorable photos
Four zoos across North America have recently welcomed a number of newborn red pandas, a glimmer of hope for the endangered species.
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A critically endangered bird species — the size of a stack of sticky notes — is making a huge comeback
Experts are celebrating the 1,000th release of a Florida grasshopper sparrow into the wild, following years of conservation efforts.
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Nuanced good news: Baby bull sharks are thriving in Texas and Alabama bays as the Gulf of Mexico warms
While some species have struggled to adjust to the region’s rising water temperatures in recent years, one is thriving: juvenile bull sharks.
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Near-extinct crocodiles bounce back in what scientists call a 'real sign of hope'
Siamese crocodiles were thought to be extinct in 1992. Last month, 60 new babies hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountain National Park.
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Shark Week is already eyeing a host for next year, and the future is 'female'
The show has run with a host for 24 years straight, and one thing has stayed the same. But as women lead the field of marine biology in greater numbers, the tides could be changing.
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