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Saving one of the oldest living creatures on Earth

By Michelle Cohan, CNN

Published 4:58 AM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025

Saving one of the oldest living creatures on Earth

Sea turtles are facing threats like habitat loss, plastic pollution and fishing. In Maui, Hawaii, MOCMI — a dedicated rescue and rehabilitation team — is working tirelessly to protect these endangered animals.

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SIMONS TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 29: African penguins gather at the end of the afternoon at Boulders Beach June 29,2010 in Simon's Town, South Africa. The vulnerable species live in a penguin colony in False Bay that is part of Table Mountain National Park. Since breeding two pairs in 1982, the penguin colony has grown over the years to over 3,000. Tourists in country for the World Cup have brought double the usual numbers of people visiting the famous penguin breeding ground. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

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