White Storks Make Historic Return to the English Midlands After 600-year Absence

Threatened Bird Species Given Tiny Foot Casts to Help Recovery After Hit by Car

First Wild Beaver Born in Staffordshire for More Than 400 Years

270,000 Square Miles Around Easter Island to Become Indigenous-Managed Ocean Reserve

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Rainforest biodiversity rebounds within a single generation

A controversial scientist created a ‘utopia’ for mice. 19 months in, it all went haywire.

California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate

A Real Rockin’ Horse: Music Tames a Rescue Foal Who Learns to ‘Play’ Instruments for Album Debut

Here's Why These Male Spiders Sacrifice Themselves by Somersaulting Into Females' Fangs While Mating

Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population

Five Endangered Secretarybird Chicks Hatch in Major Conservation First

Ospreys Recover Thanks to ‘Pioneering Pairs’ Who Nest Away From Main Population

Surf’s Up for Pups at World Dog Surfing Championship Where Rosie Leads the Pack (Video)

Cat Named ‘Toast’ Survives Intense Heat of 4-Alarm Fire By Hiding in Closet

Guard Becomes Celebrity Making Mini Statues For Each Event at Virginia Tech As Free Giveaways

Duck Becomes Emotional Support Animal That Unexpectedly Heals a Golden Retriever (WATCH)

Fishing Guide Dials 911 for Entangled Manatee, Leading to Rescue While Calf Watches

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Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon

Europe removed a record 602 river barriers last year

Toronto Zoo Celebrates Birth of Endangered Pygmy Hippo – The Pictures and Video are Adorable

When Zoo Elephants Are Rewilded in Africa, Here’s How Good Their Coping Skills Are

Podcast Transcript July 2nd, 2026— Coffee waste as fuel, Nepal same-sex marriage rights, and understanding heat domes

Earth Might Be Home to 20 Million Insect Species—More Than Three Times as Many as Previously Thought, a Study Suggests

Intricate Carvings in Ostrich Eggshells are 60,000 Years Old – and Reveal ‘Remarkable’ Human Thinking

Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink

Blind Dressage Horse Wins Competitions By Using ‘Equine Braille’

Once Gone From Ireland, Majestic Sea Eagles Continue Their Comeback with Rare New Chick

Loggerhead Sea Turtles Break Nest Record in Georgia – The Most in 37 Years

The Tiger Returns to Kazakhstan in First-in-the-World Rewilding Project a Decade in the Making

These Male Fruit Flies Have Sperm That Are Nearly as Long as Their Bodies. Here's How the Cells Don't Become a Tangled Mess

‘Like a Moody Punk Rocker,’ the Red Handfish is National Geographic’s 18,000th Species Photographed

SeaWorld Completes Largest Captive Whale Transportation Operation in Nation’s History

Podcast Transcript June 5th, 2026— Pancreatic cancer cracked, hepatitis B cleared, and wild mice who run for joy

Okefenokee Swamp Clinches World Heritage Status, Joining Ranks of Top Natural Wonders

Locals Succeed in Tripling Protected Seascapes Along 300 Miles of Turkiye’s Breathtaking Coastline

Best Friends Forever: Rescue Greyhounds Search for a Home Together After Heartwarming Battersea Bond

Longest Predator Exclusion Fence in the Pacific Protects Thousands of Ground-Nesting Seabirds

New Images Capture the Oldest-Known Sunda Clouded Leopard–an 8-yo Huntress with All Her Teeth

How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary

Do-Good Doggies Fight Invasive Mussels on Team ‘Conservation Canines’

Chihuahua Won’t Stop Pawing at Her Until Owner Finds the Breast Cancer She Smelled

World’s Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old

Lynx Rescued in War-torn Ukraine Walks on Grass for the First Time (WATCH)

Blowing Bubbles Allows Sperm Whales to Sleep Soundly Beneath the Waves, Reveals Study

Organizations Rally to Reunite Lost Pets with Owners Following Earthquake in Japan

The World’s First Giant Anteater Reintroduction Appears to Be Succeeding in Brazil

American Bald Eagle at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Can Apes Play Pretend? What Scientists Learned From Having Imaginary 'Tea Parties' With Kanzi the Bonobo

Heading to a National Park? Watch Out for Elk. They Attack People Way More Often Than Bears Do, According to a New Study

It’s a Record Breeding Year for National Bird of Serbia: The Eastern Imperial Eagle

These 12 Popular Dog Breeds Are at Risk of Breathing Problems Related to Their Short Snouts, a New Study Suggests

Volunteers’ Tiny Bamboo Bridges Have Helped Double Migratory Crab Populations on Taiwan

Podcast Transcript March 20, 2026— From psilocybin to ocean robots: 10 solutions you’ll actually want to hear about

Vanished Hornbill Species is Breeding Again Among the Old Trees After 60 Years

Chimpanzees and Bonobos Use Hugs, Kisses and Friendly Pats to Keep the Peace, Just Like Humans, a New Study Suggests

A Gray Wolf Visited Los Angeles County for the First Time in a Century, Marking a Major Milestone in the Species' Recovery

Podcast Transcript March 6, 2026— (Guest Interview) From 18 Women to 80,000: How Sambhali Trust is Empowering Girls in India | International Women’s Day 2026

Watch 78-Year-old Lady Jump From Rock Cliff on 300-foot Rope Swing in Utah, ‘What a Legend!’

Everyone’s Liver is Only 3 Years-old, Thus WWII Vet Becomes Oldest Organ Donor in US History at 100

Surgeons Perform First-Ever Surgery for Critically-Endangered Monkey Weeks Before She Gave Birth

Forgotten Centuries-Old Ball Game Making a Surprise Comeback After 50 years

NASA Webb Pushes Boundaries of Observable Universe Closer to Big Bang

After 11 hours, rescuers gave up on the boy in the well. Then a 14-year-old hero stepped in.

Ultra-Rare Pokemon Card That Cost $2 Sells for $40,000 at Auction, as Prices Soar

Lawyer explains why everyone should do 'mandatory hospice volunteering' when they turn 18

Two Hours to Change a Life: Millions of Brits Ready to Volunteer in 2026

Good News This Week: January 31, 2026 - Taxis, Monks, & Knitted Hats

Animals are Streaming into 400 Children’s Hospitals From San Diego Zoo’s Dedicated 24-hour Channel

Virunga National Park Sees Hundreds of Elephants Return and Rare Gorilla Twins Born During Hopeful Year

New Drug Could Change Lives of Kids with Resistant Epilepsy, Patient Trials Concluded

Good News This Week: February 14, 2026 - Braids, Blankets, & Flowers

Hundreds of Pounds of Baby Essentials Donated to Struggling West Norfolk Families

Seniors Who Eat More Meat Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia Study Find

Volunteers Plant ‘Mega Hedge’ 15 Miles Across England, Connecting Wildlife in Two National Parks

Elderly Father and Son Feast on Free Oysters After Cashing in on Decades-Old Restaurant Promise

Monks Arrival After 15 Weeks of Walking Fills DC Streets With Peace and Compassion

Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels

Tiny 28-Inch Pony Is Now thriving After Being so Sick He Couldn’t Stand

Diver Finds Crusader Sword in the Same Place He Found a Crusader Sword 5 Years Ago

Teen Lifesaver Awarded One of Scouting’s Highest Honors After Harrowing Whitewater Rescue

‘Call a Boomer’ Payphone Instantly Connects Youth with Seniors to Tackle Loneliness Across Generations

Good Samaritans Sprang into Action to Save Baby That Fell into Lake Michigan

Community Rallies Around Local Autistic Barista After His Tip Jar Was Stolen

The ‘Miracle Berry’ Helps Chemo Patients Remove Metallic Taste So They Can Enjoy Food Again

Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions

Pet Sanctuary Takes in Overflow from Homeless Shelter Amid Unprecedented Cold Snap

Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope to amputees

Teens Recycle Old Pickleballs and Tennis Balls to Avert Millions From Landfills –And You Can Help

Woman’s Viral Video of Elderly DoorDash Driver Channels $1 Million to Help Him Retire

Good News in History, March 12

The Tiger Population Doubled in India in Just Ten Years

The Armless Archer Wins Historic Gold at the Paralympics

43-year-long Study Found Coffee Was Associated with 18% Lower Risk of Dementia

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Intrepid Teens Channel Donations of Old School Uniforms to 1,400 Families, Saving Them $140K

19-Year-old Abandoned at Birth Without Legs Leads USA to Sled Hockey Gold at Paralympics

Dialing ‘867-5309’ Will Now Connect You with a Professional Cancer Support Line Free of Charge

Good News in History, February 27

Mountain Rescue Script Flipped as Hiker Saves Lost Dog Instead of a Dog Saving Hiker

Jim Henson interviewing with Muppets is a delightful reminder of his magical genius

Loyal Dog Who Lived by Owner’s Grave Inspires New Law Allowing Pets a Place in Family Plots

Good News in History, February 17

Airline Welcomes VIP Endangered Turtle Who Needed Hospital After it was Blown Off Course By Powerful Winter Storm

Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope and charity to amputees

Significant Heart Disease Risk Can Be Detected from Routine Mammograms Using AI – Up to 70% Greater

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Heroic Neighbor Uses Sledgehammer to Rescue 85-year-old Woman in Wheelchair from House Fire

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Where fitness meets kindness: GoodGym is getting people moving and giving back

Good News in History, February 8

Billionaire Auctions Rembrandt Lion Drawing for $18M to Help Save the Animal it Depicts, Thanks to Tom Kaplan

Jaguars Recorded Meowing for the First Time Ever (LISTEN)

Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study

3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor

Postal Worker Drives 52 Miles After Work to Return Lost Wallet Found in -11F° Weather

Good News in History, March 7

Schoolboy With ‘Can-Do’ Attitude Has Recycled a Million Cans and Donated the Proceeds to Charity

Croatia Declared Landmine-free After More Than 2 Decades of Demining Efforts

Gen Z Flocks to Save the Children Shops as Under-25 Volunteers Surge

Good News in History, February 13

This cat was rescued from a brutal coyote attack. Six months later, he finally had his 'rabies graduation'

First-of-its-kind study reveals a potential 'seventh sense' in humans: Remote touch

Boy Selling Towel That Stays Cool for 2 Hours Wins $200,000 in Prize Money

Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug Thanks to Helpful Bacteria

660-Square Miles of Critical Biodiverse Forest Now Protected in Bolivia

Waitress Has Fed 270,000 Meals to Homeless Floridians Thanks to a Family That Gives Their All

Doctor Adopts 4-yo Patient Who had No Family When he Arrived for Heart Surgery –And Found Homes for his 5 Siblings Too

Farmer Saved From Ruin After Strangers Rally to Pay $40k to Remove Tons of Rubbish Dumped on His Land

Rescued Bear Family Celebrates First Natural Hibernation After Dramatic Rescue

Rare Species of Pink ‘Fairy Club’ Fungus Discovered in UK for First Time

Kind Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Paid Bahamas Vacation

Good News in History, March 8

Message in a Bottle Discovery on Tasmanian Beach Leads to 25-year Intercontinental Friendship

Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New Car

(UPDATE) DoorDash Adds Thousands to Woman’s Viral Fundraiser for Elderly Delivery Driver

Celebrating 100 Years Since Goddard’s Breakthrough Moment in Modern Rocketry

Dramatic CCTV Footage Shows Mom and Daughter Rescued from Sand Sinkhole, Thanks to Heroes With Ropes

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Abandoned Las Vegas Airport Dog Finds a Forever Home with the Officer Who Saved Him

Good News in History, February 10

MacKenzie Scott Donated $7.1 Billion to Nonprofits in 2025, a Major Increase with More to Come