Not Seen for 100 Years "Royal Turtles" Crawl Back from Extinction in Asia
Some of the rarest turtles in the world are being protected by former poachers and blessed by Buddhist monks as they return to the wild.
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Success: Green Sea Turtles of Florida and Mexico No Longer Endangered
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast.
This Small Town in Canada Spent 10 Years and $2.7 Million to Save Turtles
Thousands of endangered reptiles have been saved thanks to the efforts of one resident who rallied support in Long Point, Ontario.
Vulnerable Turtles Return Home to Shore After World's Largest Volunteer-Led Beach Cleanup
It has been two years since one man took it upon himself to clean a polluted beach – and now, thanks to his efforts, a vulnerable turtle species has returned to the shoreline.
Volunteers in Texas Saved Thousands Of Sea Turtles From The Shocking Cold Weather
Volunteers, residents, and even SpaceX, all contributed to a massive sea turtle-saving operation on South Padre Island during the cold snap.
Watch 2,200 Cold-Stunned Turtles Being Released by Volunteers Back Into the Gulf
After thousands of turtles were rescued from cold waters off the Texas coast, they've been nursed back to health, and sent back to the sea.
Folks in New Jersey Are Caring For More Than 800 Baby Turtles Rescued From Storm Drains
Hundreds of young turtles have been rescued from storm drains along the Jersey Shore in Jersey.
Dramatic Boom in Nesting Sites of Sea Turtles As Conservation in West Africa Pays Off
On the West African islands of Cape Verde, conservation work over the last decade is creating huge loggerhead sea turtle booms.
Simple Green LED Lights Save Sharks and Turtles from Accidental Bycatch in Fishing Nets
A simple $8 green LED light was enough to significantly reduce the amount of squid, turtles, rays, and sharks caught in fishing nets.
Beavers Building Dams are Protecting the Rivers Threatened by Climate Change in Colorado
A study of beaver dams in Colorado found that their effects on the ecosystem can counter the effects of climate change.
Eating Cans of Pumpkin Helped Save Her Dog From Terminal Cancer in Recovery Leaving Vets Stunned
A mom claims pumpkin helped save her dog's life, and veterinarians were stunned when he miraculously recovered from 'terminal' cancer.
China Sends Expert Team to Taiwan to Help Care for Sick Panda (Video)
Panda veterinarians from China visited Taiwan in a rare moment of warmth between the two countries, once it was found Tuan Tuan had cancer.
Endangered Frogs See 'Population Explosion' After 422 Ponds Were Built in Switzerland
Particular among the web-footed beneficiaries were the European tree frog, whose numbers have quadrupled since 1999.
World Record Giant Sunfish is Heaviest Fish Ever Weighed-at 6,000 Pounds-and a 'Sign of Hope'
José Nuno Gomes-Pereira, the biologist that spotted the giant fish says its discovery is a sign of hope that these animals are still thriving.
New Species of Owl Discovered on Tiny Island off African Coast - And it was Named After 'Unflinching' Park Ranger
A new species of owl was documented as unique to an island-and was named after a local ranger who used to sell parrots to the pet trade.
Sheep Dog is Still Rounding Up Animals Like a Boss Despite Losing His Leg After Accident-WATCH
A sheep herding border collie named Boss is back running circles around his favorite animals, despite losing a leg this summer. (WATCH)
Incredible Birth of Endangered Baby Rhino is Captured on Zoo's Cameras, and Galloping Within Minutes (WATCH)
Chester Zoo rhino keepers have a new pair of hooves in the family, as their 15-year-old mother Asha gave birth on October 14.
First French Memorial for 'Hero Dogs' Honoring Their Military Service With New Monument - LOOK
The inauguration saw a squadron of military dogs stand alongside their trainers wearing their military medals.
Mythbusted: Goldfish Have Great Memories and Are Even Used as a Model Species of Fish Cognition
In reality, goldfish have such impressive memories, they're often used as a common model for studying memory and learning in fish.
First Wild Bison in 6,000 Years Born in UK After Several Were Resettled But No One Knew One was Pregnant
The first wild bison to be born in the UK in almost 6,000 years has shocked rangers just months after a herd was brought to Kent, England.
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