Good Animal News

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

A wild Przewalski’s horse -- tan with a black mane and tail -- stands on a plain, with a sunrise behind them painting the sky pink and blue and white.

These endangered horses traveled 3,000 miles to their new home — and it could mean survival for their species

These endangered horses traveled 3,000 miles to a nature preserve in their native homeland, where conservations are saving the species through rewilding efforts.
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Illustration of colorful ocean waves

9 Activities To Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8

June 8 is World Oceans Day! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate and protect the world’s oceans...
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A rendering of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, viewed from the highway

Construction underway for world's largest wildlife crossing, 30 years in the making

After decades of advocacy work, the world's largest wildlife crossing is under construction in California.
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People birdwatching through binoculars in a forest

The joy of birdwatching: Research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing

The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been acknowledged, whether through activities like listening to birdsong or taking a walk in the park.
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A Proboscis monkey sitting

Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses — new research finally reveals their function

Of all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. But why evolve such a strange feature?
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Rainbow colored calendar for June's awareness month

June: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of June’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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A hand holding up grass and soil pulled from the ground

National parks just got $700 million in federal funds to fight climate change. See some of the projects already making a difference.

Conservation and restoration projects are happening across the country to help protect national parks, historic sites, and seashores.
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A bee flying close to a yellow flower

Instead of 'No Mow May,' help pollinators by adding native plants to your yard

It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators. But what is the alternative?
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Large mountains behind a body of water, surrounded by trees at a U.S. national park

New entry permit requirements make visiting these 6 national parks easier and less crowded

According to reports from the National Park Service, destinations like Arches and Rocky Mountain National Parks have seen record visitation numbers in recent years, resulting in unprecedented overcrowding.
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A female giant anteater roaming in a field with her baby on its back

Conservation good news: Giant anteaters are returning to south Brazil thanks to rewilding efforts

Recent giant anteater sightings in Rio Grande do Sul state indicate the species has returned to southern Brazil, where it had been considered extinct for more than a century.
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A photo collage of a group of islands, a turtle, a truck full of coal, a ferret, and a container ship in the ocean

Good News This Week: May 25, 2024 - Turtles, Ferrets, & Clean Energy

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A veterinarian at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute holds six black-footed ferret kits in their hands

New litter of endangered black-footed ferrets born in DC — and you can livestream them cuddling

Once thought to be extinct, black-footed ferrets are making a comeback.
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