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People use garden tools to protect millions of migrating red crabs on Christmas Island

Environment

As tens of millions of red crabs make their way to the ocean on Australia’s Christmas Island, their human neighbors are using different methods to help them on their way.

Communities in southern India search for solutions for growing encounters with elephants

Environment

Migrating elephants are causing more encounters with humans in populated areas of southern India

Environment

Wildlife crossings provide crucial routes for animals across the globe amid climate change, urban development

Environment

How a small community in Italy turned its home into a ‘bear smart’ town

Community

A new global study allows dogs to ‘talk’ to their owners by pressing buttons that say human words

Development

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, owners have been training their dogs to “tell” them what they want by mashing buttons with their paws to express words in various human languages. A UCSD study began to explore the practice further and now includes participants in dozens of countries around the world.

Scientists and veterinarians help wildlife impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred in Australia

Natural disasters

Many species of animals and birds were injured and displaced by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred several weeks ago. Now, an effort is underway to help them heal and return to their homes in the wild.

Chile’s pet cemeteries are beloved. But they raise environmental and health concerns.

Lifestyle & Belief

In Chile, pet cemeteries seem to be everywhere. But they’re also largely unregulated. And that’s causing problems. 

New book is a catalog of ‘living wonders’

Books

A new publication by Atlas Obscura catalogs some of the most remarkable living creatures on our planet. The World’s Host Carol Hills speaks with the book’s authors to learn more.

‘The Great Elephant Migration’ traveling exhibit imagines a world where humans and wild animals share space

Environment

The 100 elephant sculptures were made by Indigenous artists across southern India. Each figure is an anatomically perfect re-creation of a real, wild elephant.