Good Animal News

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

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10 Heartwarming Stories About Dogs Saving Humans' Lives

From car accidents and house fires to near-drownings and overseas combat, countless humans owe their lives to the bravery and determination of their dogs, a neighbor's dog, or even a four-legged stranger.
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Ugly Animals: Blue Glaucus, Blobfish, and Proboscis Monkey

Photos of the 21 Ugliest Animals 📸 + How To Protect Them

It’s important that each of us play a role in protecting animals — but why should cute, fuzzy animals have all the fun? Explore photos of the ugliest animals!
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The Ultimate List of Environmental Holidays

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international environmental awareness days, weeks, and months.
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Wave Power, Dolphins, & Fresh Produce - Good News This Week: September 10th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Urban Gardens, Clean Energy, & Bison - Good News This Week: September 3rd 2022

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Good News: American Bison Are Making a Major Comeback

By 1889, free-ranging bison numbers dwindled to almost zero. Conservation efforts, responsible farming, and an ambitious relocation effort have afforded a bison population boom in recent years.
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Owls, Library Farms, & 3D-Print Homes - Good News This Week: August 27th 2022

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Smart Parks, the Dutch Technologists Tackling Poaching With Technology

A Netherlands-based organization deploying high tech is helping anti-poaching teams through access to real-time data such as animal locations, vehicle movements, and fence voltages, among other parameters.
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Sea Turtles, Cool Corridors, & Dogs - Good News This Week: August 20th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Trees, Representation, & Whales - Good News This Week: July 23rd 2022

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Stop Fighting Mother Nature' — How Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather

The approach of a Canadian farmer is part of a global movement known as “regenerative agriculture,” a sweeping term that entails the many ways farmers can restore and nourish ecosystems while also growing food.
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Jane Goodall holding her new Jane Goodall barbie, Surrounded by trees

Meet the Jane Goodall Barbie Made from Recycled Plastics

Primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall has been honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness. It's made from recycled plastics and encourages young girls to learn more about environmentalism.
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