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Watch Fisherman Climb On Entangled Whale’s Back So He Can Set It Free
Even though this daring young fisherman succeeded in rescuing the whale, this should not be attempted by anyone except a professional.
Solar Panels Recoup Cost Faster by Following Sun From Dawn Till Dusk, Thanks to Clever Teen Scientist
Solar Panels Recoup Cost Faster by Following Sun From Dusk Till Dawn, Thanks to Clever Teen Scientist
Sea Urchins Save Coral Reefs Where Man Accidentally Almost Strangled Them
These spiky little lifesavers have rescued coral reefs from being smothered by an experiment gone wrong.
Watch Boat Captain Pull Rusty Hook From Mouth of 7-Foot-Long Shark
It's a good thing that this fearless fisherman has worked with sharks before.
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.
Photo Bomb! Satellite Catches Moon Crossing Earth’s Face (WATCH)
In a rare fly-by, while this satellite was capturing photos of Earth, the moon photo-bombed the camera from almost a million miles away.
Success: Green Sea Turtles of Florida and Mexico No Longer Endangered
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast of Mexico. The Fish...
The Animal Welfare Movement Saw Major Victories in 2015 in the U.S.
Few activist groups benefited from such sweeping legislative gains in the United States as the animal welfare movement did during 2015.
The extraordinary victories came...
Top 10 Health, Cancer, and Science Breakthroughs of 2015
This past year saw giant leaps in how we cure cancer, with breakthroughs in treating Alzheimers and preventing Ebola. These technological developments – both big...
Sweet News From US Beekeepers: Colony Numbers At 20-Year High
The number of bee colonies is rebounding across America, nine years after a mysterious hive crisis caused beekeepers to warn of a “Beemageddon”.
The U.S....
40% Less Mercury in Fish Shows Success of US Coal Industry Caps
A large drop in bluefish mercury levels suggest a healthier seafood supply – and that U.S. coal regulations are working.
Mercury levels in bluefish caught...
African Poachers Trade Weapons for Farm Tools
At one time, Edson Zimba only took from his native land of Zambia. Now he gives back.
For twenty years he combed the bush of...
Endangered Species Day: 9 Success Stories to Make You Cheer Today
From a grandmother nursing orphaned elephants to a whole town rallying for a little salamander, the past year has been ripe with good news surrounding endangered species.
To...
Humpbacks Whales Leap Off Endangered Species List
The majestic humpback whales have something else to sing about.
Thanks to the banning of commercial whaling nearly 50 years ago and vigorous conservation efforts,...
Bird Thought to Be Extinct Re-emerges in Myanmar
A small bird thought to have been extinct and not seen in 73 years was overheard by scientists while surveying the grasslands of Myanmar.
After...
Actor Jared Leto Becomes Global Wildlife Ambassador for WWF
Academy Award-winning actor, musician and director Jared Leto was this month named WWF Global Ambassador to bring attention to wildlife poaching across Africa and...
First Team to Ever Rescue a Whale Now Frees Species Worldwide 30 Years Later
On Thanksgiving Day 30 years ago, a whale in distress was freed from a heavy, dragging mass of fishing gear in the icy waters...
The Largest Animal on Earth Bounces Back From Extinction
Placed on the endangered species list in 1966, the largest animals on Earth are making a comeback, from the equator all the way up...
21 Fish You Can Now Eat Guilt-Free in Dramatic Turnaround for Fisheries
Seafood Watch has upgraded 21 species from ‘avoid’ to ‘best choice’ or ‘good alternative,’ including crab, lobster, Pacific cod, grouper and several rockfish species.
The...
US Declares 88 Beaches as ‘Critical Habitat’ for Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Almost half of the US coastline from North Carolina to Mississippi has just been designated as critical habitat for threatened loggerhead sea turtles of the...