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The chunky kākāpō is bouncing back — but now comes the hard part
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (420+ words) "Stepping back from one of the world's most intensively managed birds." One of the world's most unusual birds is having a moment online. National Geographic's recent Instagram carousel turned the spotlight on the kākāpō, a chunky parrot that cannot fly…...
Rescued orphan hippo named Bumpy melts hearts with 360-degree pool roll in Kenya
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) "The keepers are a bright spot in a world that can feel so very dark." A heartwarming new Instagram reel from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is putting a playful face on a serious mission: rescuing vulnerable animals and protecting the…...
Hawaiʻi's state bird disappeared from Molokaʻi — now the nēnē is making a comeback
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (326+ words) "This is a restoration of a species that had completely disappeared." Native birds are returning to Molokaʻi, offering an uncommon bit of optimism for people who follow endangered species. Conservation coverage often focuses on losses, but this post about Hawaiʻi's…...
Scientists find new 'walking shark' in Papua New Guinea, and it's already at risk of extinction
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (420+ words) They can stay out of the water briefly while crossing exposed reefs. Researchers in Papua New Guinea have made a rare discovery in the unusual group known as walking sharks, but the find raises immediate conservation concerns. Scientists say the…...
5.5-foot black mamba flushed from drain at South Africa home
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (462+ words) "I was surprised, as it was a 1.7m+- mamba, which at this size, are usually quick and feisty." At a South African home, a black mamba's retreat into a drain led to a tense rescue that ended with a surprisingly basic…...
Rescued orphan hippo in Kenya leaps half out of the water for milk and boops the camera
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) A rescued baby hippo named Bumpy is winning hearts online for the way he attacks a bottle of milk — by launching half his body out of the water and then nudging the camera. The playful clip is adorable on its…...
Video captures massive hippo charging tour boat in Botswana
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (387+ words) "The moment we accelerated, we looked back and realized the hippo was chasing us." A wildlife tour in Botswana turned into a frantic escape when a massive hippo suddenly charged after a boat carrying sightseers. The footage is dramatic on…...
9-foot black mamba removed from South Africa hospital marks rescuer's biggest career catch
3+ week, 3+ day ago (310+ words) Their neurotoxic venom can cause respiratory failure in humans in as little as 20 minutes if treatment is not given. A professional snake catcher in South Africa encountered the largest snake of his 14-year career when he was called to a…...
Rare photo of ‘cloud jaguar’ snapped at 7,000 feet above sea level, 1st pic since 2016
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (322+ words) As CNN reported, the big cat was some 7,217 feet above sea level in the Sierra del Merendón mountain range. The sighting is a positive sign that conservation initiatives are bearing fruit in the region. That's big news for the jaguars,…...
Orphaned baby hippo found beside his mother now has a giraffe nanny for naptime
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (455+ words) "Not to be dramatic, but I would die for Bumpy." A baby hippo who endured a heartbreaking loss is now capturing hearts online for a much gentler reason. His naptime routine includes a sandy bed, a blanket, and a giraffe…...