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

A red-headed woman looks at a reference photo of a black lab as she tattoos a client.

Latest ‘Ink Master’ episode helps people honor their beloved service dogs

In the show’s sixteenth season, veteran artists and rookie artists went head-to-head to honor clients’ service dogs with personalized tattoos.
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Three photos side by side. On the left, a dog holds a plush baguette toy in its mouth. In the center, the Embark Dog DNA test kit sits on a blue backdrop, surrounded by wrapped presents. On the right, a fluffy black cat sits on a person's ankles, as they are wearing gray socks with black cat embellishments.

16 Best Gifts for Pets and the People Who Love Them

These are the best gifts that will make the pet people in your life say “woof.”
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A tiger stands in a field of tall grass at golden hour, surrounded by warm light

Tigers in this area disappeared 70 years ago. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, they’re coming back.

Amur tigers were declared extinct in Kazakhstan in the 1950s. Today, they have returned.
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Dallas's skyline sparkles in the night sky

Reducing light pollution, this city 'went dark' to save birds — and it worked

A hotspot for bird migration, this region has now found success in reducing avian deaths, simply by turning off the lights.
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A person wearing flippers drags a seal-shaped decoy across the water. The decoy is lit by streaks of LED lights, visible from its underbelly.

LED surfboards could light the way for fewer shark attacks, scientists say

Researchers at Macquarie University have discovered a way to trick sharks into leaving surfers alone.
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A photo collage of a couple, a doctor checking a breast x-ray on a screen, a portrait of Sarah McBride posing for the camera, a hand submits a mail-in ballot, and two people inside a supermarket

Good News This Week: November 9, 2024 - Dogs, Ferrets, & Woodpeckers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A gopher sits in a dirty, grassy area

Gophers were given one day to revive Mount St. Helens — and their impact on its ecosystem has lasted decades

By unearthing microbes and fungi, these rodents helped save an ecosystem almost decimated by the eruption of Mount St. Helens.
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A close up of two newborn black-footed ferret kits in the blue-gloved hands of a zookeeper

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth in historic first, a victory for the highly endangered species

Meet Sibert and Red Cloud, baby black-footed ferrets that mark the first successful live births from a cloned endangered species.
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An African giant pouched rat sits on a person's lap, wearing a small red vest with a ball attached to its chest

First, rats were trained to sniff out landmines and tuberculosis. Now, they're detecting wildlife smugglers

Rats trained by researchers at nonprofit Apopo may soon be the next fleet of scent-sniffing heroes to save wildlife.
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A mother capybara is surrounded by three smaller baby capybaras, all sitting in a pile of hay

Need a pause on election coverage? Livestream capybaras and penguins to soothe your anxiety

Mental health company Calm will partner with the San Diego Zoo on Election Day with an exclusive stream of cute critters.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a pumpkin is carved with the image of a fat bear. On the right, a pumpkin is carved with an image of a bison tossing a tourist in the air

New national park pumpkin carving templates depict beloved species and wildlife warning

The templates remind visitors of the beauty of the parks — and some key wildlife safety tips.
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