The king of the Andes: How a village learned to coexist with condors
Andean condors in a Colombian village shifted from being hunted as livestock threats to being protected through community conservation efforts. Doris Torres, a local sheepherder, changed her perspective on the birds that were previously killed by poisoning or shooting in the remote mountain region.
Read full story →A Real Rockin’ Horse: Music Tames a Rescue Foal Who Learns to ‘Play’ Instruments for Album Debut
A rescue foal learned to chomp guitar strings while musician Mikayla Khramov played Dolly Parton's "9-to-5" on Instagram, creating an unexpected duet. The horse participated in creating an album debut by interacting with instruments through string manipulation.
California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate
Prairie Creek restoration in California allowed young salmon to grow twice as fast and doubled their survival rate. The project removed barriers to let the creek function naturally for three threatened salmon species including California Coastal Chinook, Northern California steelhead, and coho salmon.
South Africa school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals
A South African school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals for over 1,000 students instead of relying solely on firewood. The biogas system at Tiyani Secondary School in Limpopo province processes dung collected from the local village.