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Cincinnati Zoo's Asian Elephant Powell Dies at 44

The Cincinnati Zoo mourns the loss of Powell, their cherished Asian elephant, who passed away at 44 after battling age-related health issues. Discover the legacy of this magnificent creature.

Right Whale Population Increases After 14-Year Decline

In a remarkable conservation breakthrough, scientists report the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has increased for the first time since 2011, offering new hope for the species' survival.

Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Stage Remarkable Recovery

Exclusive: The iconic grizzly bear population across Yellowstone National Park has surged to approximately 1,000, marking a triumphant conservation success story across Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.

Columbia River Salmon Face Extinction in Oregon

Exclusive investigation reveals Oregon's Columbia River salmon populations are teetering on the brink of extinction, with devastating consequences for local ecosystems and fishing communities.

Platypus return to Sydney park after 50 years

In an extraordinary conservation victory, platypuses have been rediscovered thriving in Sydney's Royal National Park after disappearing for half a century, sparking hope for Australia's unique wildlife.

Boy, 12, fighting life after hit-run

A massive police manhunt is underway after a 12-year-old boy was left with life-threatening injuries when a driver callously fled the scene of a collision in South Yorkshire. The community is in shock as authorities appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Meet the contenders

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns with remarkable contenders facing urgent conservation challenges. Discover the surprising frontrunners and why this vote matters more than ever for Australia's unique wildlife.

Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct

The slender-billed curlew, once a migratory marvel across Europe and the UK, has been officially declared extinct after decades without confirmed sightings, marking another devastating blow to global biodiversity.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Top 10 Finalists

Discover the remarkable avian contenders battling for Australia's prestigious Bird of the Year 2025 crown, from iconic cockatoos to endangered eagles in this conservation-focused competition.

Australia's last native shrew declared extinct

Scientists confirm the Christmas Island shrew has vanished forever, becoming Australia's first mammal extinction in decades and highlighting the global biodiversity crisis.

Rare Pygmy Hippo Calf Born at Michigan Zoo

Watch the heartwarming moment as a rare pygmy hippopotamus calf takes its first swimming lesson alongside its protective mother in a Michigan zoo enclosure.

Baby Numbats Spark Hope for Endangered Species

Conservationists celebrate as vulnerable baby numbats emerge in Western Australia, signalling potential recovery for the termite-eating marsupial once hunted to near-extinction.

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