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Conservation

New Orleans drops old Christmas trees into wetlands by helicopter. They’re helping rebuild the marsh.

The trees that once held ornaments become barriers that trap sediment and help marsh grasses grow.

Mark Wales –
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Conservation

A random lab accident just revealed the unusual technique that can revive dying coral in weeks

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Pets

Man’s inability to control himself over his new kitten’s cuteness is beyond relatable

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Pets

Service dog spots his favorite Disney character on a cruise and goes bananas with joy

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Nature

New app lets neighbors know in real time if the trees on their block are thirsty for water

Pets

Man asks older neighbor to watch his pets and receives emotional and unexpected letter in return

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Animals

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25
Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species
Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Pets

Pets are pawing at screens to watch this South Korean cartoon. Experts explain the science behind it.

Adam Albright-Hanna – 10/20/2026
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Pets

Elderly cats are being saved from being euthanized with adorable cat retirement village

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 10/20/2026
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Pets

See the 18 incredible finalists of the 2026 Dog Photography Awards-including one profound pit bull

Heather Wake – 10/19/2026
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Conservation

Somebody dropped a Cheetos bag in Carlsbad Caverns, and it was ‘world-changing’ for the ecosystem

Tod Perry – 10/18/2026
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Pets

Woman’s African grey parrot is obsessed with butts and fart noises. It’s the joy we all need.

Evan Porter – 10/17/2026

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Family

Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025
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Nature

Their neighbor died. They found his missing golden retriever a mile away guarding his sweater.

Adam Albright-Hanna – 10/16/2026
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Nature

Leave a stick at this 100-year-old statue in New York, and he’ll become a ‘spirit guide’ for your dog

Heather Wake – 10/16/2026
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Pets

Four guys write a letter asking to walk their new neighbor’s dog. The dog writes back.

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 10/16/2026