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A Baird's tapir, a mammal with a long snout, roots through a cassava field

Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps

The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.

An aerial view of a wildlife overpass filled with lush green vegetation

This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”

A sea turtle caked in mud sits in the bed of a truck

A 250-pound sea turtle was found stranded on the highway, unable to move. She left rescuers with a single egg

The Loggerhead desperately needed help getting back to the water. Rescuers got there just in time.

On the left, a group of elephants cross beneath an underpass. On the right, a herd of deer cross beneath an underpass.

Trail cameras show elephants, leopards, and more embracing India's 7-mile wildlife crossing months ahead of schedule

Researchers observed over 60 instances of the elephants safely utilising the corridors beneath the six-lane highway in India.

A family of bobcats captured on a trail camera

Wisconsin has conserved 750,000 acres since 1989. These trail cam photos show why it matters

Trail cameras in Wisconsin have captured over 100 million photos of wildlife.

Nuns stand on the sidelines of the Chicago Half Marathon, holding encouraging signs and smiling

She gave up her Olympic dreams to become a nun. Now, she's raised $2.6M to feed families by running marathons

Sister Stephanie Baliga has spent 15 years running marathons to help her community.

A photo collage of a man pictured on a truck billboard, an elk caught on camera, a coral reef underwater with palm trees above it, a row of electric towers, and Miranda Kerr posing for a photo

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A bloody sea turtle rides on a yellow water board in the ocean, pulled by jetskis

Jet ski riders conduct rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell

While enjoying a tour of Magnetic Island off the coast of Australia, the jet ski riders ended their outing early to help a turtle in need.

Two side-by-side photos of Serena Neel, a white woman with blond hair, jumping into a swimming pool filled with pickles

An influencer filled her pool with 50K pickles to break a world record. Then she did something even better

“Anyone that swims in his pool is just going to smell a little garlicky.”

A person wearing traditional Andean clothing and a black hat holds up a quinoa plant with purple flowering seeds in a vast agricultural field under a bright sky.

Report finds Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution

Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.

A security camera mounted on a weathered utility pole against a bright blue sky with white clouds, positioned to monitor the surrounding area.

After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network

As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.

A small bird with striking green eyes and yellow markings perches among leafy branches, displaying the vibrant plumage characteristic of tropical bird species.

'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.