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Good News: 2000 White Rhinos Bred in Captivity Will Be Rewilded Across Africa To Protect the Species

African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization, acquired a rhino farm in financial difficulties and aims for the rewilded rhinos to contribute to biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.
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You Can Adopt an Axolotl and Bring These Adorable 'Water Monsters' Back From the Brink of Extinction

A Mexican university is using a virtual adopt-an-axolotl campaign to raise funds, build habitats, and save the rare aquatic salamander species from extinction.
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Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Employees of the Month: How Pets Contribute To Remote Work-Life Balance

A new survey indicates the real benefits pets can have on remote workers' mental health and well-being.
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An endangered egg-laying mammal went viral after being spotted again. Here are 6 fascinating things to know about the creature. 

The discovery has captured the world’s attention — prompting news articles, social media posts, and celebrations by conservationists. Here’s what all the excitement is about...
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10 Environmental Victories — For and By Indigenous Communities — To Celebrate

As we stand in solidarity with Indigenous climate activists, here are just a handful of major victories from the past year.
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Indigenous Knowledge is Aiding Fishery Restoration in Vancouver, B.C.

More than a century after colonization nearly eradicated key fish populations around Vancouver, British Columbia, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is looking to the past to restore the ecosystem.
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How One Man Single-Handedly Saved A Rare Butterfly Species That “Needed A Little Extra Help”

A San Francisco hero brought the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly back to the city after they had all but vanished.
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Watch The ‘Planet Earth 3’ Trailer and Stream New Episodes For Free

“Planet Earth 3” is out with new episodes after the global nature docuseries took a seven-year hiatus. You can watch the new episodes for free on select streaming services.
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Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs

A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.
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Climate Change is Killing Fireflies; Here’s Why (and How) We Should Protect Them

Fireflies play a crucial role in ecosystems around the world but are on the decline. Fortunately, there’s still time to preserve them for future generations before they blink out forever.
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This is the Best Way To Toss Your Pumpkins After Halloween, According To Sustainability Experts

An array of options exist, and a landfill doesn’t need to be its final resting place.
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