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Meet the Mexican Family Who Gave Up Fishing To Monitor & Rescue Sea Turtles

The Kino Bay Turtle Group is made up of a family of former fishers in northwestern Mexico that keeps a close watch on sea turtles, monitoring and rescuing any that become entangled and educating the public about their importance.
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Ariel Waldman: Good News & Ways To Help Antarctica

TED speaker, NASA advisor, and National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman breaks down the common misunderstandings about Antarctica, the biggest problems the continent faces, and how we can take action now.
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37 Best Ways To Help Animals in Need

Whether it’s shelter pets, homeless or abandoned pets, wild animals, or your own pet that you’re passionate about, we’ve rounded up dozens of ways you can make a difference.
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42 Best Sustainable Pet Products for Dogs & Cats

Let's face it: We all spoil our pets. But it's important to consider our carbon paw prints when we do so. Here is a roundup of the best sustainable pet products out there!
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Camera Trap Images of Rare Gorillas with Infants May Reveal Good News in DRC

Camera traps in the Tayna Nature Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded two mother-infant pairs of eastern lowland gorillas, confirming the presence of healthy family groups in one of their last strongholds.
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Conservation Dogs: How Pups Are Protecting the Planet

Conservation dogs are trained to use their superior sense of smell to sniff out threats to wild species and natural spaces.
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Good News This Week: August 19, 2023 - Trails, Groceries, & Doulas

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A New Comedy Series Advocates for Biodiversity By… Putting Animals in Therapy

The series is the second installment of the “Animals in Therapy” project, where you can see celebrities chat with endangered and misunderstood species in a therapy-style video chat setting.
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This Eras Tour (Raccoon Version) T-Shirt Has Raised Over $17k For Wildlife

A wildlife rehabilitation center in Maine has been overwhelmed with support after its playful Eras Tour-themed fundraiser went viral.
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Vegan Grocery List: 555+ Ideas for Plant-Based Shopping

Whether you’re just testing the waters on eating a plant-based diet, you’re a seasoned pro heading out on a big grocery run, or you’re simply shopping for someone you love who eats a vegan diet — we hope this guide is helpful.
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Good News This Week: July 29, 2023 - Glasses, Beavers, & Clean Energy

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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This Car Dealership Drives Therapy Dogs To Folks In Need of Mental Health Support

Employees at a Subaru dealership in Las Vegas are going the extra mile and training their own dogs as therapy dogs to serve the community.
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