Loggerhead Sea Turtles Set Another Nesting Record in Georgia
In 2004, the number of loggerhead sea turtle nests on this prime nesting ground, plunged to 358, the fewest on record. What a difference a decade makes.
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Europe's Key Animals 'Making a Comeback'
Some of Europe's key animals have made a comeback over the past 50 years, a report suggests. Conservationists say species such as bears, wolves, lynx, eagles and vultures have increased in numbers.
Restoring Lake Erie's Largest Wetland After 75 Years
Only around 5 percent of the wetlands in western Lake Erie remain from the days before pollution and dam construction. Now, a five-year process is underway to restore one of the lake's largest coastal wetlands, thanks to the Nature Conservancy.
"Happy Feet" The Stranded Penguin Headed Home (Video)
The wayward emperor penguin that was found on a New Zealand beach June 20, far from his Antarctic feeding grounds and moved to the zoo after he became ill from eating sand that he likely mistook for snow, has since regained weight and been cleared to be returned to the wild.
After Ten Years, Goose Renews Longtime Bond With Woman
A San Diego woman first formed a bond with a Chinese goose at Miramar Lake 20 years ago. After a 10-year break, she went back to the lake to see if he was still there. As soon as she pulled up in the car she said she recognized 'Blanco'. She got out of the car and said, Blanco? His telescoping neck shot up in the air and it was like they'd never been apart.
Ships Rerouted to Save Whales in San Francisco Bay
Federal maritime officials have approved a plan to protect whales in and around San Francisco Bay. Shipping industry representatives joined with whale researchers to establish new cargo lanes that will protect blue whales, the largest marine mammal, in their feeding grounds outside one of the busiest ports in the world.
Baby Eaglet Miraculously Survives Fire After Nest Burns
When a volunteer first saw the flame-scarred nest west of Utah Lake he thought there was no way the eaglet could have survived. Mr. Keller climbed through the scorched landscape on June 28 to document the loss of the nest and unfledged baby. While standing there, taking in the devastation, Keller noticed a set of eagle legs behind a burned tree at the base of the cliff.
Hero Grandfather Rescues Dog from Alligator's Jaws
Stephen Gustafson says he didn't think twice about running to rescue his dog when she was dangling from the jaws of an alligator last Friday afternoon in Lake County. Fla. He took a flying leap to land right on the alligator's back in the water.
Polluted Chesapeake Bay Revived by Oysters Galore
20 years ago oysters had nearly disappeared from the Chesapeake bay. Today, the mollusk's reintroduction is playing a vital role in the health of world's third largest estuary.
Thirsty Koala Sits On a Bicycle to Get Water From Cyclists (LOOK)
These Australian cyclists were joined by a surprisingly spry little companion while journeying through Adelaide on Tuesday.
Good News for U.S. Bird Species
An annual report on bird populations in the United States released Tuesday offers hope and good news for a variety of birds in key habitats, including waterfowl, Eastern song birds, wetland species and shore birds.
How Hummingbirds Evolved With Odd Taste for Sugar
Hummingbirds are the only birds that feed on sweet nectar, but like all other birds, they lack sweet-taste receptors on their palates and long tongues. So how did they evolve a taste for sugary food? Scientists have unraveled the mystery.
World's Rarest Wild Cat Doubles in Number
At least 57 Amur leopards now exist in Russia, up from just 30 counted in 2007, and an additional 8-12 cats were identified over the border in China, doubling the number of the world's rarest wild cat in the past seven years.
Panda Population Grows by 16% As China's Preservation Efforts Pay Off
The number of giant pandas in the wild increased by 268 over the last decade, bringing the worldwide population to 1,864 -- a 16.8% rise compared to the last panda survey in 2003.
Town Closes Road for Two Months to Help This Wee Endangered Species
For the fourth time, a city in Canada has decided to help out some slow amphibians by closing a road for two months during their migration period.
New Baby Bison: First One Born in Nearly Two Centuries in Eastern US
The last time a bison was born in a wild habitat east of the Mississippi River was in the 1830s. Now, 95 miles west of Chicago, history was reset on a patch of restored prairie grass.
Bear Cub Climbs In a Raft Longing To Be Rescued in River
A River Raft business risked thousands of dollars in fines to help bring a hungry baby bear to safety last week after she climbed aboard one of their rafts.
Baby Otter Learns How to be an Otter From Expert Humans
A tiny baby otter, lost and alone, was rescued and is being taught how to eat, how to groom and swim by humans. How to be adorable, however, comes naturally.
Paddleboarder's Peaceful Encounter with Two Whales Captured by Drone (WATCH)
Two curious whales follow a paddleboarder as Jaimen Hudson's camera and drone captured amazing video of the encounter from above.
Adorable Sloth Clinging to a Guardrail Before Highway Rescue (LOOK)
Step aside shelter kittens: there's a new cutest mammal in town... A sloth rescue has renewed our affection for the most adorable face in the rain forest.
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