Saving Sea Otters Through Surrogacy
There is lots to love about sea otters! While their brown furry bodies and tiny dexterous paws make us all squeal, they need more than our eyes ...
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An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!
6 Ways to Reduce Plastic Consumption
Explore six ways you can help reduce plastic at home.
Saving Species is Possible, Together
In a world where bad news often takes center stage, positivity feels hidden behind the curtain. But Reverse the Red and its coalition of partner...
A New Plan to Save Endangered Zebra Sharks
Gazing up at Shedd’s shark reef habitat in Wild Reef, you may see a long and sleek caudal fin swaying behind a spotted body as it slowly gl...
From Beak to Bottom: How Penguin Poop Can Inform Conservation
One penguin’s waste is another win for science! Researchers are studying what comes out of Magellanic penguins in Argentina to get a better idea...
Celebrating 50 Years of Impactful Environmental Laws
Congress signed four of the most monumental and impactful environmental laws in history 50 years ago in 1972: the Coastal Zone Management Act, t...
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