Good news: Restoring coastal habitat boosts wildlife numbers by 61% – but we can still improve further
Healthy coastal habitats are the gift that keeps on giving. We need them back, so there’s a lot of enthusiasm for restoring these habitats. But we want to recover more than just the habitats. We want the animals they support too.
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What are armadillos good for? They're actually good neighbors
Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.
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This 'cacao project' boosts livelihoods and buffers biodiversity in Sierra Leone
A shade-grown cacao plantations project provides wildlife refuge while generating income for cacao farmers in the Gola rainforest in West Africa.
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This National Park is opening a 'firefly lottery' for lucky winners to see a rare firefly light show
Synchronous fireflies illuminate summer nights in national parks across the U.S., captivating spectators and prompting conservation efforts to protect these beloved insects.
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Scientists finally pinpoint fungal virus harming frogs and toads, significantly aiding conservation efforts
A new study identified a novel virus, which has impacted over 500 amphibian species. The discovery could revolutionize conservation for frogs and toads.
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A mangrove expedition found a trove of 700 species — ‘We barely scratched the surface’
Biologists surveyed a Cambodian mangrove forest, finding 700 species and highlighting mangroves' crucial role in biodiversity conservation amid widespread loss.
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Cate Blanchett, Netflix celebrate Earth Day with release of docu-series 'Our Living World'
Netflix's latest nature docu-series is narrated by Cate Blanchett and explores the wondrous connections between species and ecosystems across the globe.
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Nonprofit's success with 40k coral plantings is a big win for Caribbean reefs, after years of being ravaged by coral disease
The nonprofit FUNDEMAR has been vital to Caribbean reef restoration amid threats like stony coral tissue loss disease, which is on the rise around the world.
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In a milestone for critically endangered species, a baby California condor has just hatched in San Diego
A baby California condor has hatched at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, marking a major conservation milestone for the critically endangered species.
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