Officials in Zambia Unite to Halt Mining Permits in Pristine Wilderness in Africa
Three Zambian officials made public their vow to halt mining permits in Lower Zambezi National Park due to the threats posed to the environment and water.
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Humpback Whale Population Bounces Back From Near-Extinction-From Just 450, to Over 25,000
Thanks to whaling protections put in place, the South Atlantic humpback whale population has rebounded to its former numbers from the early 1900s.
Hope on Horizon for Escaped 'Russian Spy Whale' After Video of Its Rugby Skills Goes Viral
Since this video of Hvaldimir the beluga whale went viral last week, people are now rallying to help relocate the lonely cetacean to safer waters.
Endangered Seal and Sea Lion Populations Turned Around By Fishermen Who See the Creatures in a New Way
Fishermen in Peru have turned around a decimated sea lion and seal population in Peru, after seeing the creatures in a new way.
Rabbit-Sized 'Mouse Deer' Rediscovered in Vietnam After Being Lost to Science Since 1990
It has been 29 years since the silver-backed chevrotain was last recorded in the forests of southern Vietnam-and it has finally been rediscovered.
'Roomba of the Sea' is Vacuum Company's New Robotic Weapon to Combat Lionfish Invasion
Not only will the oceanic Roombas help protect vulnerable ecosystems, they will also provide a healthy new source of income for Atlantic fishermen.
Three Bold Resolutions That Reaffirm America's Commitment To Conservation Pass in the U.S. House of Congress
The U.S. House in Congress just used a 55 year-old law to bring under federal protection tens of thousands of wilderness and history in Colorado.
Couple Turns Barren English Estate into Conservation Eden, Rewilding to Attract Rare Species of Astonishing Biodiversity
To avoid bankruptcy, Knepp Estate, an old English farming estate began one of England's largest and most successful rewilding projects.
After 3,000 Years, Tasmanian Devils Make a Comeback on Mainland Australia
After 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils have been reintroduced to mainland Australia by the non-profit Aussie Ark.
Pelican That Tried to Hatch Chick of its Own for Years Gets Some Help This Year-And it's Adorable
After a pelican at Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Queensland, Australia tried to hatch a chick for 6 years, it got some sneaky help.
Rare Pink Dolphins Returning to Hong Kong as Coronavirus Halts Ferry Traffic, Giving Scientists a Closer Look
Resulting from a substantial decrease in ferry traffic because of COVID-19, Chinese pink dolphins have been seen off the shores of Hong Kong.
Caring Conservation Programs Have Prevented At Least 48 Animal Extinctions, Says Study
Since 1993, 48 different species of mammals and birds have been saved from extinction by conservation efforts by NGOs, zoos, and governments.
Australia Declares its Largest Feral Predator-Free Safe Haven - in Massive Mallee Cliffs National Park
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service say the Mallee Cliffs Park is now feral-predator free.
Scientists Find Only The Third Manta Ray Nursery in the World, "Right Under Our Nose" Off Florida Coast
The third manta ray nursery ever discovered has been identified off the busy coast of South Florida, near Juno Beach and St. Lucie Inlet.
Zimbabwe Protects Its Iconic Wildlife And Bans Coal Mining in All National Parks
Chinese coal and gold mining operations in Zimbabwe's national parks have been summarily banned following legal push by environmentalists.
New Guinea's Mysterious Singing Dogs Are Not Extinct After All - As Scientists Find Their Brothers
New Guinea singing dogs and highland dogs are so similar that scientists believe they are the same animal and can breed to save each other.
Jacques Cousteau's Grandson Wants to Build the International Space Station of the Ocean
The first new undersea base in over 30 years, Fabien, the grandson of Jacques Cousteau, hopes Proteus will be the ISS of the oceans.
Once Left For Dead, The Aral Sea Is Now Brimming With Life Thanks to Global Collaboration
The World Bank's Kokaral dam project has raised water levels and replenished fish in the North Aral Sea, reviving Kazakhstan fishing towns.
Tiny Elephant Shrew Rediscovered in Africa After 50 Years-And All it Took Was Coconut and Peanut Butter as Bait
After remaining unseen to scientists for 50 years, this tiny Somali sengi, or elephant shrew, has been rediscovered living in Djibouti.
Super Rare Wolverines Haven't Been Seen For a Century in Mt. Rainier-Now They're Back in a Family Way
In Mount Rainier National Park, a family of wolverines have become the first of their species to inhabit the park in over 100 years.
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