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MIT News8/25/2026

The secret love life of the longfin squid

MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.

Good News Network8/24/2026

Zebra Sharks the First Ever to Be Rewilded After 82 Pups Released by Dedicated ‘Shark Nannies’

Out in the wild waters of Indonesia, zebra sharks are extremely rare. Overhunted, these striped bottom dwellers were at risk of going extinct. After 3 years of foundational work, an international consortium of 60 aquariums in 15 countries that banded together to create a huge captive-breeding-and-release program is seeing the fruits of their labor—nothing less […] The post Zebra Sharks the First Ever to Be Rewilded After 82 Pups Released by Dedicated ‘Shark Nannies’ appeared first on Good News Network.

Good News Network8/10/2026

When Zoo Elephants Are Rewilded in Africa, Here’s How Good Their Coping Skills Are

New research shows that elephants develop successful coping mechanisms when returning to the wild from human captivity. In fact, the team found that “rewilded” elephants can fit quite well within wildlife systems and readapt—even after long-term captivity. For the new study, a team from the Elephant Reintegration Trust of South Africa examined the behavioral and […] The post When Zoo Elephants Are Rewilded in Africa, Here’s How Good Their Coping Skills Are appeared first on Good News Network.

Good News Network8/9/2026

Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink

In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Bezos Earth Fund, and nine other conservation philanthropies launched the Protecting Our Planet Challenge, focused on protecting at least 30% of the most important land, freshwater, and marine area on the planet. In the years since, the Hollywood actor/director continued discussions about an even more ambitious challenge to protect the […] The post Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink appeared first on Good News Network.

Good News Network8/8/2026

Loggerhead Sea Turtles Break Nest Record in Georgia – The Most in 37 Years

Loggerhead sea turtle nests along the Atlantic coast in the US have set a new 37-year record, topping every annual count for beaches in the state of Georgia, going back to 1989. The state’s Department of Natural Resources calls it “a slow but steady rebound” for the animal listed as threatened under the Endangered Species […] The post Loggerhead Sea Turtles Break Nest Record in Georgia – The Most in 37 Years appeared first on Good News Network.

Reasons to Be Cheerful8/5/2026

What We’re Reading: Building a Massive Wildlife Corridor From Fragmented Lands

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. Crossing to safety Habitat loss is a major problem for wildlife. But so is habitat fragmentation, caused by highways and other infrastructure.... The post What We’re Reading: Building a Massive Wildlife Corridor From Fragmented Lands appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Good News Network8/3/2026

Do-Good Dogs Fight Invasive Mussels on Team ‘Conservation Canines’

Invasive species of Asian mussels have met their match in Alberta’s riverine sniffer dogs. These K9 conservationists have been employed by the provincial government for over a decade to help catch zebra and golden mussels from colonizing the rivers and lakes of Alberta. Hilo, Jane, and Winnie, 2 black labs and a black-lab cross, are […] The post Do-Good Dogs Fight Invasive Mussels on Team ‘Conservation Canines’ appeared first on Good News Network.

Positive.News7/31/2026

What went right this week: the good news that matters

Scientists flew into the heart of 'fire clouds', Finland cut emissions with a sand battery, and food banks turned waste into millions of meals, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News.

Good News Network7/25/2026

First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along England’s South Coast

Conservationists were holding their breaths this Spring as the last remaining colony of puffins was in danger of being lost altogether, but relief turned to joy as, not only did the adult puffins return, a baby was born. For the first time in 30 years, a newborn bird—called a PUFFLING—was spotted emerging from its cliffside […] The post First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along England’s South Coast appeared first on Good News Network.