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After 44 Years, Elephant Sandro Sleeps Under Stars

Asian elephant Sandro left a São Paulo zoo after 44 years and chose to sleep outdoors on his first night of freedom at a 13-acre Brazilian sanctuary.

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Elephant Sandro, 54, Steps Onto 13 Acres of Freedom

After four decades at a Brazilian zoo, Asian elephant Sandro walked off a transport truck and into a 13-acre sanctuary habitat built for him to roam.

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Brazil's Amazon Hits 13-Year Deforestation Low

Brazil's satellite monitoring system logged just 2,874 sq km of Amazon deforestation alerts — 55.6% below the decade average, the lowest level in 13 years.

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FIU Student, 22, Finishes an Ironman on Every Continent But One

Brazilian triathlete Giovanni Junqueira Garotti swam, cycled and ran across six continents in two years to become the youngest person ever to complete an Ironman on each — and he is not done.

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40 Species Including Snowy Owls Now Protected Under Global Pact

From snowy owls to cheetahs, 132 nations agreed to protect 40 new migratory species at a landmark UN summit in Brazil.