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Newsela | Non-binary actors ask awards like the Oscars and Emmys to change

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Separate gendered awards can sometimes address one piece of Hollywood's problem with gender.

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Giant otters are endangered and the rarest mammal on the South American continent, says the Zoo.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Some otter-ly adorable babies have officially made their public debut at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Three giant otter pups, two females and one male, were born on Oct. 16 and are the second litter of this endangered species to be born at the Zoo in its history.

Giant otters are endangered and the rarest mammal on the South American continent.

"The first few months after birth are a critical time for vulnerable otter pups, so staff have been monitoring the family behind the scenes," said The Zoo in a press release Friday.

The parents of these pups are 9-year-old Sarave, who came to the Zoo in 2018 from Zoo Miami and 13-year-old Buddy, who arrived in 2011 as a rehabilitated animal from Guyana.

Buddy is blind and the most genetically-valuable animal of the Giant Otter Species Survival Plan in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Orphaned as a pup, Buddy got a second chance at life at the Karanambu Lodge and Trust where he was raised by a surrogate mother.

"Buddy's second litter with Sarave is a huge success for the captive population," said Dan Maloney, Deputy Zoo Director for Animal Care, Conservation and Wellness.

"We were elated to celebrate the first pups and now we are even more excited to welcome their siblings. This is not only Buddy's and Sarave's success story, but a win for conservation of this endangered species as we strive to maintain a healthy, and diverse population."

The pups are now visible in the Emerald Forest Aviary within Range of the Jaguar with their one-year-old siblings, Aiden, Eleanor, Olivia, and Coker.

Tickets at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens must be purchased online, in advance at JacksonvilleZoo.org.

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'A win for conservation': Endangered, rare otter pups debut at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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Newsela | Rewarding good behavior as a way to stop school bullying

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A middle school in Illinois hands out "Stallion Medallions" to students who tell a classmate to stop picking on someone. The tokens can be redeemed for small prizes.

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CHARLESTON, Mo. (WSIL) -- A Missouri middle school is leading by example to put an end to bullying with a new campaign for the kids to follow.

"Don't mess with somebody. Like, treat some like you want to be treated," said 8th grader, Saylor Humphrey.

After weeks of planning a group of students At Charleston Middle School spent their spirit week kicking off their anti-bullying campaign, "Change Starts With Me," with help from the Megan Meier foundation.

"That was for those students to really take ownership of adults, staff members can do all we can to combat this and to kind of make a difference...in the end it's the students that are taking charge and saying I want a change in my school and the change starts with me," said school counselor, Jennifer Dement.

Each day there was a different theme to bring bullying awareness. One organizer says it can be a challenge getting people to understand the importance.

"It's fun, but kind of stressful...yeah...because a lot of people don't really listen and you really want them to stop bullying people," said 8th grader, Jl'eyonna Lee.

The students say this week has taught them things about bullying that they never knew before.

"I was like shocked because I didn't think that happens like everyday and stuff like that and I didn't know like every 15 minutes someone dies in America from bullying," said Humphrey.

And they say they hope their school can be an example of why there should be more conversations about harmful words and actions.

"Bullying is not like fun and it's not funny or anything. It can cause serious problems," said Lee.

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Missouri middle school kicks off campaign to end bullying

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CHARLESTON, Mo. (WSIL) -- A Missouri middle school is leading by example to put an end to bullying with a new campaign for the kids to follow. "Don't mess with somebody. Like, treat some like you want to be treated," said 8th grader, Saylor Humphrey.

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Newsela | How Title IX works: Gender equality in education

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The law, which outlaws gender discrimination in education, has aided girls and women in sports

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Newsela | Plastics found in stomachs of deepest sea creatures

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Even the deepest part of the ocean isn't immune from plastics pollution.

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Newsela | Kids don't know the dangers of vaping and schools are desperate to educate

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School staff and parents work together to help teens learn about the dangers of vaping.

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How has increased air pollution affected people with breathing problems?

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How has gender roles and sexual orientation affected women's sports in the United States?

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Why do people care if you are trans or another gender because it’s not there problem.

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How has gender roles and orientation changed acting roles and award shows in Hollywood?

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Why is it important to recognize the importance of gender identities and sexual orientation?

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In what ways has plastic pollution affected animals in the ocean?

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What are the benefits and struggles of plastic?

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How has deforestation affected wild tigers?

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How has human encroachment affected wildlife? (you can choose a specific animal or place)

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How have people been helping otters from harm?

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In what ways does rewarding good behavior reduce bullying at school?

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How do people become bullies and how can someone un-become a bully?

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In what ways does bullying affect the lives of middle schoolers and how can schools help?

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Why do vape companies put toxic metals in their vape products?

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How has marketing affected the increase of teen smoking?

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In what ways does smoking hurt the environment and wildlife?