Famed LEGO Giraffe to be Named After Giraffe-loving Boy Who Died
Tessie the 20-foot-tall giraffe is to be renamed Gio after a friend of the boy's family sent a humble request to the LEGO theme park.
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Beautiful Posters Announce Plans for Reviving Extinct Species in New Zealand
This vintage-style art series commemorates the species we've lost – and may be getting back in the coming years thanks to new advancements in technology.
Hundreds of Stranded New Zealand Whales Swim Free
Hundreds of pilot whales have been washing ashore since Thursday night – luckily, this pod of 240 whales were able to free themselves in time.
Iowa City is Devoting 1,000 Acres to Saving Honeybees
Cedar Rapids, Iowa is preparing to use every scrap of land that they have to save the dwindling honeybee populations.
Watch Sweet Turkey Shower Beloved Owner in Hugs and Cuddles
Albert may just be a modest turkey, but he loves asking for hugs from his owner Brant Pinvidic.
Nepal Goes All Out to Protect the Snow Leopard's Future
This ambitious conservation plan will hopefully encourage the repopulation of the endangered snow leopard species.
Major Chinese Airline Bans Shark Fin Cargo
In a major conservation victory, Air China has become the first airline from the nation's mainland that has banned the transportation of shark fin.
Nation Finally Outlaws Ownership of Exotic Pets
Keeping cheetahs or lions as pets has long been seen as a sign of status – but now, it will be punishable by extensive fines or jail time.
Watch Stag Climb to Elderly Woman's Window Twice a Day For a Snack
This unlikely friendship between an 80-year-old Norse woman and a stag with an affinity for treats is like the plot of a Disney movie waiting to happen.
Watch Bewildered Beaver Accidentally Herd 150 Cows
Adrienne Ivy was so impressed by this beaver's inadvertent herding skills, she's saying it might be the best Canadian farmer ever.
Drones Offer Groundbreaking New Protection for Wandering Elephants
Frustrated farmers have historically lashed out against elephants wandering into their crop fields – but now this team of drones can minimize the conflict.
Hawaii's Newest Species Named in Honor of President Obama
A new species of coral fish was named after President Obama to honor his conservation of Hawaiian waters—the famous campaign logo even appears on the tail.
Watch Villagers Pour Water into the Mouth of Thirsty King Cobra
These villagers were more than happy to offer some of their own bottled water to their dehydrated, scaly, 12-foot acquaintance.
Man Survives 9 Days in Bolivian Amazon Thanks to Watchful Monkeys
This Chilean tourist was reportedly driven mad by jungle spirits when he found himself lost in the Amazon – and then he was rescued by a group of monkeys.
Platypus Venom Could Hold Key to Diabetes Treatment
Researchers have recently discovered that the same glucose-regulating hormone in the platypus's gut is also found in its venom.
Abandoned Baby Otter Being Nursed Back To Health
A baby otter found alone by the side of a river in the United Kingdom is being watched around the clock by rescuers.
Video Game Chief Pays $15M for Protection of 7,000 North Carolina Acres
Tim Sweeney has just established the largest conservation easement held by a private citizen in the history of North Carolina.
Levels of Mercury in Atlantic Tuna Rapidly Declines
A new study documents a dramatic drop in the mercury content found in Atlantic bluefin tuna, mirroring the decline in US emissions.
New Zealand Town Builds Underpass for March of the Penguins
This sweet little birds will now be able to safely travel from their nests to the coast without the danger of tourists or traffic.
These Zoo Animals Get a Surprising Kick Out of Playing Soccer (WATCH)
These animal residents just can't get enough of kicking a soccer ball around with their herd mates in order to get some exercise.
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