The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing lifetime care and a natural habitat refuge for Asian and African elephants. The Sanctuary not only has had a lasting impact on the lives of the elephants it cares for, but it also works to make a difference when it comes to elephant conservation and education. It’s why The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is our News 2 Gives Back Hometown Hero for September! News 2 Gives Back Hometown Heroes is presented by Twice

Jaguars in Mexico are growing in number with more protected land, but the threat of extinction remains as hunting, habitat loss and illegal trade continues. | Al Jazeera English

We’re proud to introduce our 2025 Champions of Conservation! Safeguarding Helene-threatened salamanders, cultivating gulf oysters, boosting mallard habitat, and spreading native grasslands—see why the work of this year’s under-the-radar Southern eco-heroes is more important than ever: https://gardenandgun.com/feature/champions-of-conservation-2025/ Illustration: Sean Freeman and Eve Steben | Garden & Gun Magazine

The monarch’s 3,000-mile migration is one of the most epic and dangerous journeys on Earth. Each fall, butterflies born in Canada and the U.S. navigate south to the same Mexican fir groves that sheltered their parents and great-grandparents. But habitat loss and extreme weather are pushing this iconic traveler toward the edge—raising urgent questions about whether the migration can survive. Read the full story: https://on.natgeo.com/48vyJzk | National Geographic

Cuteness Alert | Clouded Leopard Cubs Explore Habitat at Nashville Zoo