New Roommates! Manatees Move In For Some R&R!

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This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

Meet our newest (and squishiest) guests — rescued manatees!
These juveniles have come to the Georgia Aquarium as part of a special rehabilitation program through the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) . Watch as they settle into their temporary home, snack on some leafy greens, and get the top-tier care they deserve!

Why are they here?
These manatees were rescued after being injured or orphaned and will stay with us until they’re strong enough to return to the wild. The MRP is a cooperative of aquariums, zoos, government agencies,

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The Pint-Sized Punk Rocker Of The Rainforest: Meet The Cotton-top Tamarin

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The picture shows a Cotton-top Tamarin(Saguinus oedipus) with a white mane and a mix of brown, gray, and orange fur, perched on a tree branch. The background features a blurred green environment, likely a forest or zoo enclosure, with a chain-link fence visible. The Cotton-top Tamarin appears to be looking slightly to the side, showcasing its unique facial markings and fluffy fur. / Picture by ArtisticOperations / Pixabay

Deep within the humid rainforests of northwestern Colombia lives a creature that looks like it just stepped out of a punk rock concert. With a shock of brilliant white hair that … Continue

Take Action Against Offshore Drilling!

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders of Wildlife.

Our oceans and coasts are under attack but you can take action now.

https://defenders.org/action

Transcript:

Our oceans need your help. The Trump administration is developing a new plan for drilling off our coasts. The last time he was in office, President Trump used exactly this type of plan to propose drilling more off our coasts, including those off the Atlantic and Pacific, as well as the entire Gulf of Mexico and Alaskan waters. We know drilling can lead to catastrophes like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the worst environmental disaster

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