Tamara Jones+FollowEndangered Animals Need More Than a LabImagine bringing back dire wolves in a lab while gutting protections for real endangered species’ habitats. That’s what’s happening: biotech is hyping up ‘de-extinction’ projects, but at the same time, new rules could let developers bulldoze the actual homes of owls, panthers, and butterflies. It’s wild—saving DNA in a lab isn’t the same as saving a species in the wild. No habitat, no wildlife. Simple as that. #EndangeredSpecies #HabitatMatters #Conservation #Science280Share
xwest+FollowWild Chimps Are Catching Our Colds?!Did you know humans are passing viruses to wild chimpanzees—and it’s actually deadly for them? At a research site in Uganda, a human virus wiped out 25 chimps in one outbreak. But here’s the wild part: simple stuff like masks, distancing, and quarantines (yep, the same pandemic rules we all know) are actually saving chimps’ lives! Scientists saw coughs and infections drop big time after enforcing these rules. Proof that protecting animals can be as easy as protecting ourselves! #WildlifeProtection #Chimpanzees #Conservation #Health80Share
William Mckinney+FollowBear Cubs Flood Rehab Center—Here’s WhyFive tiny bear cubs just showed up at a rehab center in India, and it’s not as cute as it sounds. Wildlife experts think poachers are to blame for separating these babies from their moms, who teach them everything about surviving in the wild. Locals stepped up to help, but raising orphaned cubs is tough work. The team’s scrambling to care for them and hopes they’ll make it back to the wild someday. Poaching is still a massive problem—can you believe bear bile is still a thing? #WildlifeRescue #BearCubs #Conservation #Pets390Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowThree-Flippered Turtle Makes Epic ComebackDilly Dally, a young loggerhead sea turtle, just got a second shot at ocean life after losing a flipper to a predator. Thanks to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Florida, she got the care she needed (think: antibiotics, wound care, and even pain meds) and was released back into the Atlantic—now with a satellite tracker so we can all follow her adventures! If you want to check in on Dilly Dally or her turtle pals, there’s even a tracker online. Talk about a comeback story! #SeaTurtleRescue #WildlifeWin #Conservation #Science360Share
Michelle York+FollowGorilla Girls Get Wild—And Find Love!Four rescued gorillas just made conservation history! After years of rehab, Isangi, Lulingu, Mapendo, and Ndjingala were released into the wild—and instantly hit it off with a local silverback named Mwasa. Scientists expected a tough transition, but these ladies were ready to mingle, ditching their enclosure in under two months. Now, they're living their best lives in Virunga National Park, giving real hope for their endangered species. Who knew gorilla matchmaking could be this successful? #GorillaRescue #WildlifeWin #Conservation #Science1100Share
Michael Flores+FollowLeopards Caught on Camera—Finally!Trail cams in South Africa just snapped pics of not one, but TWO super-elusive leopards in De Hoop Nature Reserve! Conservationists are buzzing—these big cats are rarely seen and are considered "nature’s best-kept secrets." The project also caught baboons, honey badgers, and more. It’s a huge win for patient conservation work and proof that camera traps are total game-changers for wildlife. Makes you wonder what’s roaming your backyard at night, right? #WildlifeWin #LeopardSpotting #Conservation #Science210Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowJaguars & Pumas Caught on Camera!Wild discovery alert: Trail cams in Guatemala’s Sierra de las Minas finally snapped proof of jaguars and pumas living way higher up in the mountains than anyone thought! These big cats had been rumored to roam there, but no one had actual footage—until now. Not only is this a huge win for conservation, but it also shows how important these secretive predators are for the ecosystem. Who knew trail cams could spill such major tea on wildlife? #WildlifeWednesday #Conservation #TrailCamFinds #Science90Share
Robin Long+FollowManatee Comeback: Record-Breaking Gathering!Did you see this? Over 700 manatees just packed into Blue Spring State Park in Florida—the biggest group ever spotted there! These gentle giants used to be nearly wiped out, but thanks to conservation efforts and the park’s cozy 72°F waters, their numbers are booming. From just 14 manatees in 1970 to 736 adults and 80 calves this year, it’s a real wildlife win. Who else wants to see a manatee party IRL? #Manatees #WildlifeWin #Conservation #Spirituality1784Share
Matthew Kirk+FollowEndangered Turtles Make a Comeback!After 30 years of being MIA, red-crowned roofed turtles are back in India’s Ganga River! Scientists just released 20 of these massive, critically endangered turtles (think: 50 pounds each) into the wild, hoping to revive the river’s ecosystem. They’re even tracking them to see how they adapt. It’s a huge win for wildlife and a hopeful sign for restoring nature everywhere. Would you want to see these gentle giants in the wild? #WildlifeWin #Conservation #GangaRiver #Pets4685Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowThe Little Dodo Isn’t Gone Yet!Tooth-billed pigeons (aka the ‘little dodo’) were thought to be basically ghosts—no one’s seen one since 2013. But scientists just picked up their calls in the wild using some wild new AI tech! With fewer than 100 left, this could be a game-changer for finding and saving them. If this works, we might even see a comeback thanks to biobanking and maybe even cloning. Nature’s plot twists are wild! #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #AIforGood #Science120Share
