Bears get snow day in San Diego

From 5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun by Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

July 14, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories including a snow day for bears and a young boy's paleontological find.

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: the San Diego Zoo gave rescued grizzly bear brothers Scout and Montana a snow day with industrial snowblowers, highlighting the need to secure food and trash in bear country; Scotland’s Dalrymple family sold Bass Rock—home to major seabird colonies and described by David Attenborough as a top wildlife wonder—to conservationists so groups like the RSPB can better protect it; ETH Zurich researchers restored movement in mice with severed spinal cords using stem cells combined with magnet-responsive nanoparticles (“NPC bots”) guided by magnets to reconnect nerves; in Canada, Leah rescued a young crow with firefighters’ help and has since received “gifts” and visits from local crows; in England, 11-year-old Charlie found a two-million-year-old extinct elephant relative’s molar on a beach. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support . 5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network John…

People in this episode

Host: Johnny Mac

Topics covered

animal welfare
conservation
scientific research
community support
paleontology

Keywords

bears
conservation
stem cells
crow rescue
fossil discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Diego Zoo, RSPB, ETH Zurich

Books & works: Bass Rock

Places: Scotland, Canada, England