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Conservation Comeback: The Mountain Gorilla
The mountain gorilla, a critically endangered subspecies of the eastern gorilla, has faced a dramatic decline over the past century. By the early 20th century, their population had dwindled due to habitat loss, poaching, and the spread of diseases from humans. At its lowest point in the 1980s, the mountain gorilla population was reduced to…
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Where Do Sea Turtles Go During Their ‘Lost Years’? Scientists Finally Have Answers
Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives.
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Wildlife Crossings Are a Growing Conservation Tool. Could They Help Save Red Wolves?
For decades, conservationists have pushed for changes to U.S. 64, a busy two-lane highway to the popular Outer Banks that runs straight through the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge — one of just two places in the world where red wolves run free. They may finally be getting their wish.
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Conservation Comeback: The Black Rhinoceros
The smaller and rarer of the two African rhino species, the black rhinoceros has faced steep decline since the early 20th century.
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Top 10 Conservation Stories From 2024 That Give Us Hope
As we close out the year here at WILD HOPE, we’re looking back on a whole forest of stories from 2024 that represent milestones, breakthroughs, and remarkable innovation in the world of conservation and planetary health.
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Pat Brown, Creator of the Impossible Burger, Has Big Plans to Curb the Biodiversity Crisis
Innovative biochemist Pat Brown is the man behind the Impossible Burger. Now, he's set his sights on a rewilding project on a ranch in Arkansas.
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Empowering African Filmmakers to Tell Their Own Wildlife Stories
Two Wild Hope episodes filmed in Gorongosa National Park and produced by NEWF African Science Film Fellows provide a model for empowering local film crews.
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Red-cockaded Woodpecker Downlisted from Endangered to Threatened
The red-cockaded woodpecker, a longleaf pine specialist that lives in the southeastern U.S., was one of the first species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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How to Have a Sustainable and Wildlife-Friendly Spooky Season
From leaving the leaves to making a pumpkin bird feeder, here are a few suggestions from wildlife experts for a sustainable spooky season.
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September 2024 Conservation News Roundup
Pawpaws are in season, ocean waves gain rights, and salmon can swim freely in the Klamath
