“Ghost fishing” — when lost or abandoned equipment continues to trap and kill marine animals (including whales, dolphins, turtles, seals, etc.) — is fueling a dangerous surge in plastic waste.

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Col. Caleb Lewis took command of Letterkenny Army Depot from Col. Donald Santillo during an official change of command ceremony, July 10, 2025.

Switching to quiet fireworks isn’t costly and is better for animals (and humans). Please ask your local organizers to consider using only low-noise pyrotechnics next year.

Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees and transformed the field of primatology through her pioneering research that began in 1960.

It is the largest animal migration on Earth, occurring not on land but in the vast expanses of our oceans. This awe-inspiring event is known as the diel vertical migration, and it features a cast of ...