When They Got Rid of 300,000 Rats, They Got The Garden Of Eden

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Exterminating invasive species from vulnerable islands has been one of the most significant conservation success stories of the twenty-first century. Lord Howe Island in Australia has now completed the eradication of all invasive rat and mouse populations, and the recovery of the endemic-Australian ecosystem has...

Dog Rescued From Abuse Goes On To Live New Life Of Epic Adventures

"At that point I could really start to see her demeanor change"

Park Ranger Takes A Second Look And Makes An Astounding Discovery, Most Significant In California History

It was a hot summers day when Ranger Greg Francek eye caught something that didn’t seem right.  What Francek spotted inside the Mokelumne River Watershed has led to one of the most significant discoveries in California history.   “I looked around the area further and I...

Watch: Sea Lions Surprise Swimmers & Do Some Amazing Ballet

Scuba swimmers off the coast of the Galapagos Islands got an amazing surprise from a group of sea lions.  The islands rocky shore and beaches are home to many sea lions their demeanor is compared to dogs and are often reffed to as “sea dogs”...

Specialized Dogs Save Zoo From Infectious Disease

The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park is a 425-acre site that is being used as part of the zoo's conservation program. A infectious disease called Ranavirus was discovered in the area and it is known to be 80% fatal to turtles. To save the box turtle...

Amazing! Man Wrestles Alligator To Save His Puppy (VIDEO)

Jake, is an 8 month old chocolate lab and he loves visitors even though an alligator just tried to eat him for lunch. “He’s on the mend. He’s full of spit and vinegar today," said Jake's owner Mike McCoy. McCoy was walking his 8 month old...