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The Messy Eater Helping Save Over 18 Other Species
Brought back from the brink of extinction, the world's largest flying parrot won't just stun you with its giant wings and shocking color—they're up to something really special! Here's how their rising numbers are helping nearly two dozen other species thrive, as well.
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The Rare Bear Protecting a Canadian Rainforest
Have you heard the secret of the spirit bear? It's been hidden for centuries, but now, getting the word out is what's helping to save them. Meet the white black bear saving an ecosystem!
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How Highway Crossings Are Saving the American Lion
You may know the American Lion by one of its 83 names, but whether you call it a puma, mountain lion, or catamount, it’s time to start protecting these important creatures. And that starts in—of all places—our highways!
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Why You Should Thank Bats for Your Next Margarita!
Do you hate mosquitos but love tequila? Your new favorite animal may be a bat! These flying mammals may get a bad rap, but they are actually some of nature's most important species and are responsible for some of our favorite foods.
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What Happens When Lion Hunter Becomes Lion Protector?
Could the Kenyan warriors who once hunted lions actually be the best ambassadors to protect them? Here’s how Warrior Watch is taking skills honed over generations and using them for good to save this amazing species!
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Hungry Goats: The Unlikely Heroes Preventing Wildfires!
Goats combating wildfires? In Australia, communities are teaming up with these hungry helpers to restore their forests. And we’re finding inspiration to solve problems in our own lives along the way!
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Raising 300 Black Bears: How One Man is Changing Conservation!
Having raised over 300 orphaned bears and reintroduced them back to the wild, Ben Kilham has entirely changed how the scientific community sees them! Here's how getting up close and personal with black bears has been a ticket to saving other animals—like pandas—all around the world.
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How Painted Wolves Are Saving a National Park!
Is fear a good thing? In a gorgeous valley of southern Mozambique, reintroducing fear has restored order and allowed their ecosystem to once again thrive after humans sent it spiraling out of check. Here's the story of Gorongosa National Park's revival—thanks to the return of the painted wolf!
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Bugs Raining from the Sky?! They’re Strawberry Superheroes!
Do you like strawberries? You have a little red bug to thank for their safety! Each year, millions of crops (including strawberries) are under threat of being destroyed by spider mites. But farmers and scientists have once again teamed up with nature to solve the problem. Here's the story of persimilis—a surprising hero on the agricultural stage!
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How a Magpie Named Penguin Helped a Family Find Life after Loss
After mother and adventurer Sam Bloom became paraplegic in a sudden accident, her sense of self was erased. But just as she was losing hope in the future, a little magpie waddled into her life and changed everything!
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Hooked on Helping: The Diver Who Lets Sharks Nap in Her Lap!
Can one of the world's most feared predators teach us to take a more gentle approach toward others? You’ll be hooked on this heartwarming story of Cristina Zenato, one of the first scuba divers in the world to get a shark to "nap" in her lap!
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New Discovery! More Mammals Are Glowing in the Dark?
Platypus are already known to be strange creatures, but there’s a new characteristic to add to these odd-balls: they GLOW! The thing is, scientists are finding that they actually aren't the weird ones when it comes to this. It turns out, glowing in the dark is a trait far more common in mammals than we've ever thought! Ready to test what you think is possible?
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