Good Animal News

Celebrating positive news about animals making a difference for people — and people making a difference for animals

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Photographer Gives Shelter Dogs a 'Second Shot' With Professional Adoption Photos

A professional photography business in Florida volunteers at the local humane society to take photos of adoptable pets, increasing their chances of finding forever homes.
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These ex-shark fishermen teach kids how to protect the environment

Shark conservationist Kathy Xu joined with ex-shark fishermen to teach students about the marine environment through snorkeling trips, coral health checks, and beach trash cleanups.
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Good News This Week: January 6, 2024 - Bikes, Birds, & Butterflies

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Dollar Dog Walks: How You Can Make a Difference While Walking Your Dog

Photographer and dog owner Andrew Knapp is introducing a dog walking campaign to raise funds for mental health organizations.
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Tattoos, Emo Proms & Puppy Paintings: How One Dog Rescue Is Finding New Ways To Bring in Donations

An animal rescue in Austintown, Ohio is raising money for their adoptable pets with flash tattoo sales, emo proms, and dog paintings.
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This is the unique reason bird feeders can help small species

Although we know that connecting with nature benefits human health and well-being, scientists still know relatively little about the consequences of providing food for wildlife.
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This Group in Ecuador Protects 10% of the World's Bird Species

The Jocotoco Foundation, an Ecuadorian non-profit organization, has carved out a distinctive approach to nature conservation in Ecuador, leveraging a mix of approaches to preserve habitats critical for endangered bird species and other wildlife.
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Preserving Nature's Artistry: How Human Communities Can Protect These Beautiful Blue Butterflies

Researchers with the University of Tokyo have teamed up with the town of Iijima in Nagano prefecture and a local agricultural cooperative to maintain this mixed landscape while reintroducing populations of the butterfly, whose population has grown.
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Good News This Week: December 23, 2023 - Art, Manatees, & Marine Conservation

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Dog Influencers Deliver Holiday Magic By Giving 2,000 Gifts To Shelter Animals in Need

The popular doggie duo brought the spirit of the holidays to an animal rescue organization, thanks to the generosity of their millions of followers.
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List of Animals: 1100+ Animal Names from A-Z 🦊🐋🦜

We’ve all heard of lions, tigers, and bears — but what about axolotls, quokkas, and narwhals? We’ve collected the ultimate list of animal names (plus animal good news)!
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Ultimate List: 26 Animals That Start with Z

Are you looking for animals that start with Z? We’ve curated the ultimate list of intriguing animals from around the world.
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