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Fifth Jaguar Spotted In Arizona
Trail cameras in southeastern Arizona captured images of a male jaguar in late November, marking the fifth jaguar documented in the state since 2011 and giving conservationists new hope that the endangered species is making a comeback. The big cat, nicknamed Cinco, was spotted by researchers at the University of
Record Year For Zero Rhino Poaching
India’s state of Assam reported zero rhino deaths from poachers in 2025, matching their success from 2023 and proving that serious protection efforts can save animals that were once nearly wiped out. The state’s leader called it a proud moment and shared other great wildlife news from 2025, including the
UK Wildlife Trust Declares 2025 The Year Of The Octopus
It’s been 75 years since there were as many octopuses in British waters as there are now, with the UK’s Wildlife Trusts declaring that 2025 was the Year of the Octopus after divers and commercial fishermen recorded unprecedented numbers of these fascinating eight legged creatures. Matt Slater from the Cornwall
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After A Quarter Century, California Finally Did It
For the first time in a quarter century, California has officially gone completely drought free, marking a historic milestone that seemed impossible just a few years ago. The U.S. Drought Monitor, which tracks conditions across the country weekly, shows zero drought or abnormally dry areas anywhere in the Golden State
This Church Plans To Build And Help Those Without A Home
Impact Ministries, a church in Boonville, Indiana, announced an ambitious goal to raise one million dollars in 2026 to build a homeless shelter in Warrick County, which currently has no shelter at all despite the clear need. Pastor Brad Shuck explained that the church has already been providing shelter and
Fighting Loneliness With Free Bike Rides
John Seigel-Boettner, a 70 year old coordinator in Santa Barbara, rides a special three wheeled electric bicycle called a trishaw that has two extra seats upfront where elderly riders sit and enjoy the scenery while he pedals them around town. He’s part of Cycling Without Age, a movement that started
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Fighting Loneliness With Free Bike Rides
John Seigel-Boettner, a 70 year old coordinator in Santa Barbara, rides a special three wheeled electric bicycle called a trishaw that has two extra seats upfront where elderly riders sit and enjoy the scenery while he pedals them around town. He’s part of Cycling Without Age, a movement that started
Knee Replacements Could Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
A simple injection that blocks an aging protein helped old mice regrow the cartilage in their knee joints, according to a study from Stanford Medicine that could change the future for millions of people suffering from painful joint problems. The treatment works on knee cartilage that naturally wears down as
Europe Is ELIMINATING Microplastics From Everyday Products
European Union microplastic regulations started in 2023 through a law called REACH are successfully driving industries to eliminate microplastics from face scrubs, laundry detergent, paints, cosmetics, agricultural products, and many other items by 2035. The rules define microplastics as tiny pieces of synthetic polymer that don’t break down, giving companies