New National Monument Spans 1 Million Sacred Acres Linking Indian Reservations to the Grand Canyon
Twelve tribes joined the lobbying effort to get three separate parcels totaling 1 million acres turned into a nat. monument.
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Queensland Continues to Transfer Millions of Acres of Wilderness Back to Aboriginals in Australia
With the purchase of 131,000 hectares of land in Australia's Queensland state, the state continues its commitment to restoring native land.
Wild Persian Leopards Make a Roaring Comeback in Russia's Mountains
The World Wildlife Fund in Russia has been reintroducing wild Persian leopards to the country's Caucasus Mountains. And they're thriving.
Dog Learns the Hard Way Not to Mess With Porcupines-or Disagree With Dad on Car Ride to Vet (WATCH)
Louie the Boxer listens to a parental 'talking-to' on a weekend trip to the emergency room following an unfortunate incident with a porcupine.
New Mexico Wilderness Area Grows by 50% After Largest-Ever Land Donation
Sabinoso Wilderness Area in New Mexico has grown by almost 10,000 acres, or 50% of its total size, after receiving the largest gift in BLM's history.
Some of the Best National Parks Where You Can Avoid the Summer Crowds
Beat the heat and the crowds while enjoying the peace and tranquility of nature, rather than suffering full campgrounds and traffic jams.
Rescued Duckling Raised by Couple Returns to Their Home 6 Months Later-With 11 Chicks (LOOK)
A couple who hand-reared a duckling were left stunned when she returned to their home 6 months-and brought a few family members.
Lights Turned Off at the Gateway Arch Every Night to Assist in Bird Migration for 325 Species
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis turns off the lights at night to facilitate safe passage for 325 bird species on their spring migrations.
Watch Tiny Dog Sprint After Coyote While His Puppy Pal is Being Attacked in the Backyard
A coyote slipped through the bars of the metal fence, and, hearing his intrusion, two dogs quietly went outside to investigate the noise.
Need a Moment of Zen? Watch a Sleepy Hippo Enjoying a Fish Spa Treatment
A sleepy hippo taking an underwater nap while being groomed by a school of fish is just the ‘moment of zen' we needed.
American Marten May Be Set for Return to Pennsylvania Forests After 100 Year Absence
Weighing between 1 and 3 pounds, the American marten is a true omnivore, preying on insects, fish, plants, rodents, and other items.
21 Black Rhinos Successfully Moved to New Kenya Home With Space to Breed-Hailing Return of Species After 50 yrs
Kenya successfully transferred 21 eastern black rhinos to establish a new viable breeding population for a species on brink of extinction.
Cougar Travels 1,000 Miles East in One of the Longest Recorded Treks
Cheekily described as "reverse feline Manifest Destiny," a GPS-collared mountain lion or cougar was recorded traveling 1,000 miles eastward from her home in Central Utah to the eastern slopes of the Rockies. It's an incredible journey that showcases just how at home this extirpated mammal is in America's wilderness areas, and hints that, proper management […]
Onlookers 'in Awe' After Orca Pod Leaps Out of Water Just Meters From the Beach - WATCH
Beach goers near Seattle experienced an incredible sight last week when a pod of orcas began leaping out of the water just meters from shore.
1,000 Manatees Converge on Florida State Park to Keep Warm in Record-Breaking Sighting
The park has been a refuge against sudden cold snaps for decades, and it's tradition for rangers to take a "manatee count" every winter.
Coveted Ranch Near San Francisco to Become Sprawling New Nature Preserve with Hiking Trails
The Conservation Fund purchased a 3,654-acre ranch near San Jose, with plans to convert it into a new nature preserve with hiking trails.
Woylies Are the Ecosystem Engineers of Australia-Critically Endangered but They're Making a Comeback
34 woylies have been trapped and tagged with GPS tracking anklets, where just 2 were found in the Batalling State Forest in all of 2019.
Celebrities Have Helped Make Beekeeping the Hot New Hobby
Beekeeping is one of the hottest hobby trends of 2024 thanks to fans enjoying learning from celebrity bee-enthusiasts, says new poll.
Camera Catches Sighting of a Tiger with Cubs for First Time in 10 Years, Raising Hopes for Species in Thailand
Tigers are increasing across their entire remaining strongholds, including China, Russia, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Thailand.
Rather Than Taking Jobs in Tech, 2 Young Software Engineers Use Talents to Crush Poaching in India
It allows courts to rapidly process wildlife crime cases, rangers to track and analyze patterns of criminal activity in forests, and much more
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