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New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife

With guidance from the World Wildlife Fund, Swedish retailer IKEA uses bath towels and duvet covers to spread a message of conservation.




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How this bug photographer is changing the future for bees

Conservationist Clay Bolt is using his images to influence laws and protect species.




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1 in 8 bird species are facing extinction, including some beloved ones

Many well-known bird species are in danger of going extinct, according to the State of the World’s Birds 2018 report.




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Sea otters are helping save their own habitat

Eelgrass is thriving again, thanks to the help of a sea otter rehabilitation program.




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These shrew-like critters with dangerous sex lives are now officially endangered

Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help.




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Extinct-in-the-wild bird hatches at Smithsonian

This Guam kingfisher chick is one of the rarest birds in the world.




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Record number of mountain gorillas found in Virunga region

The mountain gorilla population is rebounding in the Virunga Volcanoes Region, according to census results announced by the African Wildlife Foundation.




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Humans are merely visitors at this conservation oasis in Florida

White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.)




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How nuns in Mexico are helping save a critically endangered salamander

The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years.




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10 stunning photos to inspire your next adventure

This year's winning travel image from the Nat Geo contest features the beautiful tail of an endangered humpback whale calf.




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7% of Australia's reptiles face extinction

International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its Red List, and the news isn't good for Australia's reptiles.




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Should rhinos be introduced to Australia?

It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts.




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95% of lemur species are in serious trouble

Native only to Madagascar, 105 lemurs species have been evaluated as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable by the IUCN.




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Meet the planet's 25 most endangered primates

This report highlights 25 apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises and other primates on the brink of extinction.




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Bird thought extinct discovered in the Bahamas

The elusive Bahama nuthatch was found in limited numbers on the island Grand Bahama amid concerns it had been wiped out in 2016.




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A Brazilian rainforest is now being called an 'extinction vortex'

Brazil's once-expansive Atlantic Forest has now almost completely disappeared.



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Why the little dusky gopher frog matters

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide how the Fish and Wildlife Service can protect species thanks to a legal conflict over a tiny frog.




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Endangered sea turtles hatch on N.Y. beach

Rare endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles hatch on New York City beach, but they normally nest in the Gulf of Mexico.




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Mountain gorilla population rebounds

Conservation efforts pay off for mountain gorillas, which have been re-classified from "critically endangered" to "endangered" by IUCN.




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Conservationists record a 'surreal' encounter with a rare forest rhino taking a mud bath

Only 68 critically endangered Javan rhinos are left on Earth.




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Huge numbers of frozen sea turtles are washing up in Cape Cod

Rescuers in Cape Cod are racing to save wave after wave of "cold-stunned" sea turtles.




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Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps

The clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today.



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The North Atlantic right whale could be extinct in 20 years

19 of the 450 remaining whales died from 2017-2018, pushing the species even closer to the edge of extinction.




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Tree frog with strange claw discovered in remote Andean dwarf forest

The newly identified species may already be at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, researchers report.




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Proposed mega-development could pose threat to iconic Florida panther

In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development.




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Calling all kids to draw (and honor) their favorite endangered species

The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12.




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Government pushes to remove gray wolf from endangered species list

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes letting states, tribes manage wolf populations, dropping endangered species status on the federal level.




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Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales

Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay.




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Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff

The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation.



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Australia declares 'war on cats'

Australia, on track to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020, bans outdoor cats.




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New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone

New massive panda park in China will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates.




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Britain will soon have the toughest trophy hunting laws in the world

England is poised to introduce a sweeping ban on the import of endangered animal parts, including those from "trophy" kills.




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It's a record season for sea turtles in Georgia, even with a hurricane

2019 has been a record year for the threatened species, even after Hurricane Dorian destroyed sea turtle nests in the state.




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Can a glut of fake horns save real rhinos?

Scientists plan to flood the black market with cheap fake rhino horns to disrupt the poaching market.




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Certified Humane Raised & Handled egg labeling

Confused about egg carton labeling? You're not alone.




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Poultry producers plan less stressful slaughters

Companies looking to be more humane are trying out a gassing method instead of electric shock.




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Figuring out chicken and egg labels

Don't know the difference between "free range" and Certified Humane? Learn what the labels on your chickens and eggs mean.




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American Humane Association fires back at Hollywood Reporter cruelty claims

Nonprofit, which monitors the health and safety of animals in the entertainment industry, calls the expose a distortion of the truth.



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Missouri files suit against California egg law

New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general.




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Bogobrush gives new meaning to oral care

A last minute holiday gift for socially conscious tooth-cleaners with an eye for ecological design, Bogobrush follows a "buy one give one" business model.




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From Beekman 1802, a Lump of Kohl for your holiday stocking

For my final last minute-ish holiday stocking stuffer pick, a bamboo charcoal- and goat milk-based skincare bar from the Fabulous Beekman Boys.




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$1.7 billion in gift cards will go unspent this year

Although they are getting better at it, many consumers still do not spend every last penny that is credited to their gift cards.




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When is it OK to regift?

If you think that the practice of "regifting," or giving someone else a gift you've previously received, is rude, you may want to think again.



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7 last minute handmade gift ideas

Need a gift in a hurry? Here are some fun and festive ideas sure to please anyone on your holiday gift list.




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5 more affordable, last minute gifts for foodies

These gifts that food lovers will appreciate can be bought at local stores or ordered online up to the very last minute before Christmas.




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Golden Globes: How suite it is

Eco-friendly products, charities and goodies at the Golden Globe Awards.



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The Dodge Dart Registry: It's not just for weddings anymore

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The plushest peak you ever did see: Three Bad Seeds' nature-inspired pillows

Bring the great outdoors into your home with Three Bad Seeds' line of wilderness-inspired pillows handcrafted from repurposed scrap fabrics.



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Before MTV Movie Awards, celebrities help charities

At GBK gift lounge, the famous get goodies and charities benefit.



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Mother's Day gifts for the gardening mom

No matter your budget, we've got something to help your mom indulge her green thumb.



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