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A brown pelican stands among thick mats of sargassum seaweed washed ashore on the beach.

Massive Seaweed Belt Smothers Beaches and Threatens Ocean Life

A seaweed belt the size of continents now stretches from Africa to the Caribbean, weighing nearly 38 million tons. Once a lifeline for marine life, it is now suffocating beaches,...

Massive Seaweed Belt Smothers Beaches and Threatens Ocean Life

A seaweed belt the size of continents now stretches from Africa to the Caribbean, weighing nearly 38 million tons. Once a lifeline for marine life, it is now suffocating beaches,...

Close-up of a green lizard’s head with bright orange eye and textured scales.

How Extreme Heat Pushes Animals to the Edge of Survival

Wildlife across the globe is being forced to adapt in ways never seen before. Reptiles are changing sex in their eggs. Species are crowding dwindling water sources. Genetic patterns are...

How Extreme Heat Pushes Animals to the Edge of Survival

Wildlife across the globe is being forced to adapt in ways never seen before. Reptiles are changing sex in their eggs. Species are crowding dwindling water sources. Genetic patterns are...

Woman worriedly reviewing bills at the kitchen table.

Rising Child Food Insecurity in America Affects Millions of Families

Child food insecurity in America has increased sharply, affecting millions and highlighting urgent needs for effective solutions.

Rising Child Food Insecurity in America Affects Millions of Families

Child food insecurity in America has increased sharply, affecting millions and highlighting urgent needs for effective solutions.

A capybara sits alert in tall green grass near the water’s edge, with another capybara resting in the blurred background.

Capybaras Face Slaughter As Colombia Considers Opening The Plains To Hunters

Colombia is at a crossroads. The nation is considering whether to legalize hunting of capybaras — the world’s largest rodents, often called the friendliest animals alive.

Capybaras Face Slaughter As Colombia Considers Opening The Plains To Hunters

Colombia is at a crossroads. The nation is considering whether to legalize hunting of capybaras — the world’s largest rodents, often called the friendliest animals alive.

A sea turtle swims near the ocean surface above coral and rocks, bubbles rising from its head as it moves through clear turquoise water.

Poachers And Plastic Push Nigeria’s Sea Turtles To The Edge Of Extinction

Nigeria’s sea turtles are running out of safe places to nest. Poachers hunt them for meat and shells, while plastic and nets choke their waters. Communities are fighting back, but...

Poachers And Plastic Push Nigeria’s Sea Turtles To The Edge Of Extinction

Nigeria’s sea turtles are running out of safe places to nest. Poachers hunt them for meat and shells, while plastic and nets choke their waters. Communities are fighting back, but...

Ukrainian Veteran’s Healing Journey Through Caring for Shelter Dogs

Ukrainian Veteran’s Healing Journey Through Caring for Shelter Dogs

Ukrainian veteran Vasyl Velychko finds healing and purpose caring for shelter dogs after losing his arm in combat.

Ukrainian Veteran’s Healing Journey Through Caring for Shelter Dogs

Ukrainian veteran Vasyl Velychko finds healing and purpose caring for shelter dogs after losing his arm in combat.