Midmorning With Aundrea - Apriil 21, 2020 (Part 2)

(Part 2 of 2) Around the globe, Mother Nature is reclaiming her space as millions of creatures are able to freely move in the waters and on the beaches in the absence of tourists and ships.

License; great day thank you much of the world is following the guidelines from national and global experts and staying home.

But, animals are taking advantage of fewer cars and fewer people by slowly moving their way back into their former habitat.

Ian lee shows us the new residents moving in.

New life for the world's most endangered sea turtle.

Leatherback hatchlings are returning to thailand's empty beaches.

The largest spawn in nearly 20 years.

All thanks to the coronavirus lockdown.

Around the globe, mother nature is reclaiming her space.

In lebanon, hundreds of millions of birds migrate through every year.

But now, there's something different...this farmers says... "we are seein species of small birds for the first time... i don't know what is happening in nature but it is a good thing.'' in kenya, a lion relaxes on a bench in the masai mara reserve.

A pack of pachyderms clog a road in southern india....while there is a new king of the urban jungle in adelaide australia.

And in northern italy, this hungry fellow was looking for the bear-necessities.

But not all appreciate the new neighbors.

"during the coron cris now it's becoming more and more terrifying because animals, as you know, carry disease."

In haifa israel, wild boars got quite boorish exploring abandoned spaces.

But for now, while the humans are away, the animals will stay.

Ian lee cbs news london environmental scientists say throughout the world the reduction in noise and air pollution due to the recent lock downs, have been beneficial for humans and animals.

Need some good news in the midst of all the bad?

You're not alone.

Many people are craving a break from the tragedy dominating the headlines.

Laura podesta has a look at some uplifting stories.

"for years i've bee wondering why is there not a news show dedicated entirely to good news?!"

Actor and director john krasinski has launched a youtube show & dedicated entirely to making people feel a little bit ábetter these days.

Episode one of his "some good news network has 16 million views&and counting.

"jump around!

What started as a pair of neighbors near madison, wisconsin blasting the song 'jump around' on their block a few weekends ago has turned into a statewide movement!

Dozens of radio stations across wisconsin play the song every saturday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

"i think harry, he' really always trying!"

An artist in missouri is using his talent to make a colorful statement about hope.

Craig thomas painted this mural of fictional wizard harry potter trying to cast a spell on the coronavirus.

And abroad&the sound of resilience.

The bell in the south tower of notre dame tolled wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the fire that gutted the cathedral.

As earth day approaches, the lagoon city of is venice is beautiful in its emptiness.

With rows of gondolas bobbing on the shore and clear waters in the empty canals.

The pigeons have st.

Mark's square all to themselves.

Laura podesta, cbs news some major life moments are on pause right now.

Big weddings and parties celebrating those moments are being rescheduled for a date in the future.

We are seeing people come up with innovative ways to carry out traditions safely from weddings to birthdays to baby showers.

Debra alfarone invites us along.

New life is finding its way into this new normal, on a quiet block, in a seemingly quiet world, a little celebration.

Whoo ooo!

Debra: ace so, how did this whole thing happen?

Irma: she had me sit out there, that's when i was like ok, this is when something weird is happening.

She is 29-year-old irma lovos' big sister myrna.

Hello!

Congratulations!

Irma: my first.

Debra: this is your first child?

Irma: yes, the most worrisome thing i think is just you have to be in the hospital where everybody is sick so making sure that the hospital takes precautions and having to trust somebody else.

Irma hadn't seen her close-knit family in more than two months, a feat considering how tight-knit they are.

But saturday, they came together while still keeping their distance.

Debra: so, what does family mean to you?

Family has always been a big support system for me, it's, we've always been very family-oriented so i really don't know life without family.

A family that's about to grow by one more in about two weeks.

In mt.

Ranier, maryland, debra alfarone, cbs news.

Before irma arrived, guests drove past her house and placed their gifts on the table that was located at least six feet from her chair.

They, then, drove around the block, and passed the house again to greet her with honking horns.

We'll be right back to wrap things that and more on the next midmorning.