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June 1, 2023

One of the World’s Most Endangered Sea Turtle Species Just Laid 80 Eggs

Anytime an endangered species reproduces, that species is one step closer to safety. These baby steps are to be celebrated. On May 5, 2023, the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at Texas A&M announced a Kemp's ridley sea turtle laid a clutch of 80 eggs on Texas' Surfside Beach, the first nest in that area of the 2023 season.

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May 31, 2023

Mundi the Elephant Is Rescued After 35 Years in Captivity and Moved to a Sanctuary

An elephant named Mundi is finally getting her happy ending.

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May 22, 2023

Mexican Family Quits Fishing Industry and Creates a Sea Turtle Conservation Group

For many, conservation is a work of passion stemming from a desire to do good.

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April 28, 2023

Man Rescues Trapped Sea Turtle That Became Tangled in Tree Roots on Her Way to Lay Eggs

A kindhearted man named Miguel Angel Escobar was in the right place at the right time. During a boat ride with his family in Utila, Honduras, he spotted a sea turtle that had become entangled in some tree roots on the beach. The scene was pretty heartbreaking, as the turtle lay motionless in the entanglement.

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April 26, 2023

Can Bees Feel Emotions? New Study Suggests They Are Sentient

Bees are critical to American agriculture. They pollinate over $15 billion worth of crops across our country each year.

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April 19, 2023

New Film Follows Endangered Rhinos and Explores How Technology Can Bring the Species Back

Five years ago, the last male northern white rhino—Sudan—passed away. With his death, the fate of the species seemed sealed.

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March 29, 2023

Wildlife Photographers Unite in New Book To Highlight Beauty of Endangered Animals

A decade ago, British photographer Graeme Green was on assignment in Africa when he stumbled upon an idea to promote the conservation of wildlife. “Big 5” was a phrase once used by big-game hunters to describe the African wildlife that was the most difficult to track and kill. Green wanted to transform the meaning, and instead of shooting these animals with guns, they'd be shot with cameras in an effort to educate the public.

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March 23, 2023

World’s Largest Bat Species Is the Size of a Human Child

In 2020, Twitter user @AlexJoestar622 set the internet on fire when he posted a photo of what looked like a...

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March 22, 2023

90-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes First-Time Dad to Three Hatchlings

Mr. Pickles, a 90-year-old radiated tortoise and oldest resident at the Houston Zoo, has finally become a father.

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February 24, 2023

15 of the World’s Most Endangered Animals

The world is filled with incredible wildlife. But, as we all know, many species are facing increased difficulties. Whether that means habitat loss due to climate change or battling against the animal trade, there are many reasons why animals are at risk of extinction. Many of them, like elephants, gorillas, and tigers, receive a lot of attention. While others, like spiders or small birds, may not be on most people's radar.

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