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Researchers stunned as endangered species thrives in unexpected location: 'It's hard to overstate their importance'

The red squirrel population is flourishing on the Isle of Wight, a small island off the southern coast of England.
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Upsetting video shows park visitor's reckless actions with captive cheetah: 'Why did you do it?'

A TikTok user posted a video showing herself petting a cheetah in an enclosure despite warnings from the tour guide.
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More than 700 young people gather to pledge action on worsening crisis: 'We will take measurable steps'

The annual convention, organized by The Laudato Si Movement and Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation- Franciscans Africa ...
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Researchers develop tiny solution for major threat to honeybees: 'Nutritionally complete'

Researchers at the University of Oxford developed a honeybee supplement to help reverse the alarming decline of honeybee ...
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US farmers issue warning as severe weather causes major crop damage: 'It's kind of depressing'

North Dakota's farmers faced severe weather events, including tornadoes and flooding, resulting in major crop damage.
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Homeowner distraught after returning home to find landscaper's destructive work: 'What other recourse do I have?'

A Redditor was shocked to discover a landscaper had destroyed their mulberry tree — and then did the same to a neighbor's ...
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Thrift shopper sparks outrage with video of upsetting discovery at Goodwill: 'The audacity'

This Goodwill price tag is an alarming indicator of a growing problem for secondhand shoppers. TikToker Kai (@pigglyywiggly) ...
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Shopper frustrated after opening Halloween candy package: 'Dumb and wasteful'

One shopper posted a series of photos to show how a company had deliberately designed candy packaging to cheat the buyer.
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Young architect shakes up industry with revolutionary approach to home design: 'We weren't truly paying the full cost'

Learn how one architect in India is creating natural home designs to combat the negative impacts of modern building materials ...
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Officials roll out Smurfs-themed train with next-gen tech: 'The perfect partnership'

UK travelers are getting a dose of classic cartoon charm on their cross-country journey with this Smurfs-themed train.
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Special dogs fight back against urgent island threat: 'The pups have been instrumental'

Dogs in particular are also a helpful ally in monitoring populations of imperiled native species. One conservation dog in Alaska, for example, is getting accolades for his help monitoring wolves by ...
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Game-changing new facility will make surprising use of old potato chip bags: 'The first of its kind'

A soft plastics recycling plant is expected to open in Australia, turning potato chip bags into oil for reproduction, keeping ...