The Bronx Zoo rescues 800 endangered turtles from 'unprecedented surge in trafficking'
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·27 Aug 2026
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo has just announced a major milestone: Since 2024, the zoo has officially helped rescue and rehabilitate more than 800 North American box turtles saved...
Trail camera captures rare sighting of a mama-and-baby lynx family in Colorado
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·27 Aug 2026
On August 7, Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared a glimpse of a lynx family in the wild. “A rare sight to see: A lynx kitten and adult spotted by a trail camera in Colorado,” the agency stated in an...
Scientists recycle plastic bottles into protein-rich cookies. They could be used as space rations
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·27 Aug 2026
Scientists at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale have successfully transformed plastic waste into an edible, vanilla-flavored cookie.
Why Nebraskans are campaigning for a statue of a cat outside the state's Capitol
Good Good Goodby Zach Wendling·27 Aug 2026
LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Capitol’s unofficial feline mascot could soon become a permanent fixture outside the historic building he brought warmth and love to for a decade.
The Army officer who assaulted her retired without penalty. Now she's speaking up for all women veterans
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·27 Aug 2026
In 2023, Sergeant Cassandra Taylor retired from the Army with 28 years under her belt. It’s a military career she’s proud of — but it's also one that was filled with many unwelcome advances from...
Petfinder rescue flights relocate 100+ pets from overcrowded shelters to forever homes across the country
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·26 Aug 2026
This year, Petfinder, an online pet adoption platform, turned 30. To celebrate, the company is working to “make a wish come true” for shelter pets across the country.
This frog has been 'invisible' to the science community for over a century. It's finally getting a name
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·26 Aug 2026
Evolutionary biologist Santiago Ron and his peers at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador have recently discovered a new frog species that was hiding in plain sight for over a century.
For years, an Idaho truck driver worked to turn an old bridge into a wildlife overpass. Now it's a lifeline for animals
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·26 Aug 2026
In 1969, the city of Osburn, Idaho built a bridge over Interstate-90 and the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River in anticipation of the city’s growth.
Maryland's newest state park opens this week: '55K acres free to the public'
Good Good Goodby Christine Condon·26 Aug 2026
The yurts are open for business. This Friday, the gates will officially open at Maryland’s newest state park, Savage Highlands, unlocking some 55,000 acres of Western Maryland woodlands outside of...
Late poet Susan Griffin blended environmentalism with feminism: 'We are air, we are flame, we are oyster and pearl'
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·26 Aug 2026
Poet, playwright, and author Susan Griffin was a feminist above all else. “Poetry is like music,” Griffin told The New York Times in 2024, a year before she died at the age of 82.
This 'depressed' pit bull had zero adoption applications. Weekly playdates completely changed her personality
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·26 Aug 2026
Rachel, who goes by @rachelishaa on social media, is a self-described “animal influencer.” Her bio on TikTok reads: “I make shelter dogs famous.” Every week, Rachel visits a shelter dog and shares...
Amtrak's sleeker, cleaner new trains are pulling into the station this fall. Here's where you can ride them
Good Good Goodby Benton Graham·25 Aug 2026
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. On Charlie Hamilton’s regular Amtrak rides from Seattle to Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, British...
Right before a service dog graduates, they get to reunite with the volunteers who raised them. See the tearful reunions
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·25 Aug 2026
Since 1975, Canine Companions has been pairing service dogs with adults, children, and veterans with disabilities — completely free of charge.
Rescue crew miraculously saves family dog who was swept out to sea: 'An emotional reunion'
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·25 Aug 2026
Earlier this month, emergency responders received reports of a dog in distress in the waters of Pollock Beach in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Arkansas Medicaid now covers doula care, complying with law meant to improve maternal health
Good Good Goodby Tess Vrbin·25 Aug 2026
Low-income expectant parents in Arkansas should be able to have their doula care covered by Medicaid starting Sept.
On Aug. 26, you can 'pay what you can' at these 100 fine dining restaurants worldwide
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·25 Aug 2026
Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, husband and wife co-founders of Michelin-starred restaurant Masala y Maíz, are no strangers to the uniting power of food.
Queen conch snails are in danger. So conservationists made them a hatchery on wheels
Good Good Goodby André Habet·24 Aug 2026
- International demand for queen conch meat and shells has led to severe overharvesting, while habitat degradation, pollution, and warming waters add further threats.
Fat Marmot Week is here. Meet the contenders, from Goblin to Dandelion, and vote for your favorite
Good Good Goodby Meghan Cook·24 Aug 2026
In the abandoned mining town of Gothic, Colorado, scientists at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory are helming the world’s longest-running studies of free-living mammals — second only to Jane...
Gary, Indiana has been without power for 12 days. A food influencer and NBA player are coming to the rescue
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·24 Aug 2026
Following severe storms in Northwest Indiana earlier this month, thousands of residents in Gary, Indiana remain without power — 12 days later.
Washington State wildlife overpass celebrates major victory: '10,000 crossings and no roadkill'
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker·24 Aug 2026
For conservation experts and road ecologists, it’s no secret that wildlife corridors like overpasses, underpasses, and tunnels work wonders to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions.
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