Environment

You’ve heard of working dogs, and you’ve heard of paddleboarding dogs. But what about working paddleboarding dogs? At an animal sanctuary in Victoria, Australia, some impressive pups clock in by hopping on a board — their mission: helping conserve the area’s vulnerable platypuses.  Exceptionally well-equipped for such an assignment, the canines use their noses to […]

A fuzzy bundle of joy is delighting viewers in new footage out of England: the first snow leopard to be born at the Chester Zoo in its 94-year history. Hidden cameras offered a glimpse of the 6-week-old cub exploring its den with mom Nubra. “It’s a truly historic moment and a real cause for celebration

Each year on July 15, Polar Bears International hosts Arctic Sea Ice Day to raise awareness about the Arctic and the threats it faces — particularly that it may be warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. Sea ice is critical for a number of species, including polar bears and beluga whales, and