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Gophers were given one day to revive Mount St. Helens — and their impact on its ecosystem has lasted decades

By unearthing microbes and fungi, these rodents helped save an ecosystem almost decimated by the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

A close up of two newborn black-footed ferret kits in the blue-gloved hands of a zookeeper

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth in historic first, a victory for the highly endangered species

Meet Sibert and Red Cloud, baby black-footed ferrets that mark the first successful live births from a cloned endangered species.

A kemp's ridley sea turtle sits at the bottom of a blue bucket.

A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found stranded in the Netherlands is finally returning home

The tiny sea turtle was found over 5,000 miles from home.

An African giant pouched rat sits on a person's lap, wearing a small red vest with a ball attached to its chest

First, rats were trained to sniff out landmines and tuberculosis. Now, they're detecting wildlife smugglers

Rats trained by researchers at nonprofit Apopo may soon be the next fleet of scent-sniffing heroes to save wildlife.

A mother capybara is surrounded by three smaller baby capybaras, all sitting in a pile of hay

Need a pause on election coverage? Livestream capybaras and penguins to soothe your anxiety

Mental health company Calm will partner with the San Diego Zoo on Election Day with an exclusive stream of cute critters.

Two photos side by side. On the left, a pumpkin is carved with the image of a fat bear. On the right, a pumpkin is carved with an image of a bison tossing a tourist in the air

New national park pumpkin carving templates depict beloved species and wildlife warning

The templates remind visitors of the beauty of the parks — and some key wildlife safety tips.

A mother polar bear and a polar bear cub stand on a body of ice, which seems to be patchy amid the Arctic Ocean

The Arctic is still melting rapidly, but slowing ocean currents provide hope — and time

UC Riverside researchers mapped out global ocean currents’ impact on Arctic warming — and have a sliver of hope.

A look out over a blue winding river, green forestry, against a blue sunny sky dotted with a few white clouds.

100 years ago, a US river refuge was saved with a letter-writing campaign. Today it's home to over 500 species

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has been home to countless migratory birds, fish, wildlife since it was narrowly saved in 1924.

Sarah Hyland stands on stage, receiving the Variety Power of Women Courage Award. She is dressed in a black and silver gown, with her short, brunette hair sleekly styled. She stands at a clear podium with her hand to her heart.

Sarah Hyland supports pet-friendly domestic violence shelters: 'The bond between a survivor and their pet is crucial'

The actress shared her story while accepting Variety’s Power of Women Courage Award.

A photo collage of Robert Smalls, a mosquito up-close, a whale's tail peeking out from underwater, a solar panel farm atop a building in New York, and Betty Cartledge being interviewed on the news

Good News This Week: October 26, 2024 - Fathers, Oceans, & Butterflies

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

Three photos side by side. On the left, a brown guinea pig wears a bumblebee costume in front of a light blue backdrop. In the center, a black and white dog wears a purple witch costume in front of a dark blue background. On the right, a tabby cat wears a teddy bear costume inside of a shelter.

To dazzle adopters, shelter pets pose in donated Halloween costumes

Pet retailer Chewy donated costumes to shelters in Florida, Massachusetts, and Washington to help pets get adopted ahead of Halloween.

A group of orange monarch butterflies sit atop green leaves

Monarch butterflies could be wiped out by 2090. To save them, scientists are relocating an entire forest

In Mexico, scientists are experimenting with the possibility of relocating oyamel fir trees to higher elevations, in order to save monarch butterflies.