The Happy Pod: Portugal’s last circus elephant rehomed

The Pangea Trust sanctuary in Portugal has successfully relocated its first resident, a 40-year-old African elephant named Julie, providing her with a habitat designed to mimic her natural environment. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, researchers have identified the Likweli monkey, a rare new species distinguished by its unique orange-cream lips and black coat. Meanwhile, Kenya’s coastal communities are revitalizing their ecosystems through the efforts of the "Eco Mammas," who have restored significant mangrove forests and coral reefs to boost local biodiversity and economic stability. The recent Men’s Football World Cup fostered unexpected global connections, highlighted by cultural exchanges and acts of sportsmanship. Finally, 17-year-old pianist Freya Terris has achieved a milestone by passing a grade eight piano exam using only her left hand, supported by a new syllabus created for musicians with limb differences.