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Multiple tiered waterfalls cascade over reddish-brown rocky outcrops into a dark pool below, surrounded by green vegetation and trees.

Rare 'microbat' discovered 400 miles from its last known location: 'The more we know, the better we can protect them'

The creature flies so fast and so high that it has only been recorded a handful of times.

Four black chimpanzees cling to a branch among dense green foliage in a forest setting.

Netherlands pledges $500 million to help conserve tropical forests

The Netherlands pledged $500 million over 10 years to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, boosting efforts to conserve tropical forests.

A woman wearing an elaborate headdress with pink and black feathers and a red and gold patterned garment waves at the camera while surrounded by green foliage.

Dolores Huerta, who coined 'Sí se puede,' dies at 96. She spent 70 years fighting for farmworkers

Dolores Huerta, who rose to national prominence as the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association and was known for her advocacy for women farmworkers, died on Wednesday.

A dolphin surfaces in shallow ocean water near the shore, with waves visible in the background.

Six baby dolphins were born in Cambodia this year, bringing one of the world's rarest dolphins to 118

Irrawaddy dolphins, the Mekong River’s sole cetaceans, are viewed as sacred animals by Mekong communities, and are also an important source of tourism revenue.

A pole mounted with two circular speakers extends from the ocean surface against a blue sky and calm sea.

New study: Googly-eyed buoys and kites help keep seabirds out of fishing nets

A study off Cornwall, England, found that nets fitted with bird-of-prey kites had 71% lower odds of catching guillemots and razorbills, and nets with spinning “looming-eye” buoys had 59% lower odds.

Young teen girl in black blazer holding a gold medal and certificate labeled "Grand Prix" stands in front of a backdrop of international flags.

15-year-old develops QR codes to help others find vital medical info when someone needs emergency care

Texas high schooler Aanya Mansani created the QR code platform after her friend fainted at school.

A sea otter in water holds a reddish-brown object in its paws, with a large stone elephant sculpture visible in the background near a pool's edge.

Oregon Zoo shares footage of rescued sea otters playing basketball with pumpkins: 'It plays a critical role in their well-being'

Juno, Lincoln, and Uni Sushi are rewarded for their tricks on the “court” with fresh seafood.