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Flower-crowned cows bring Alpine tradition to Gstaad festival

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Suspected attack to dolphin in Ceuta where migrants are staying

The DAUBMA association has filed a complaint with the Civil Guard after a dolphin calf died on Trampolín beach in Ceuta, providing images to help clarify what happened and identify the alleged culprits.

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Chilean penguins fitted with vests to protect healing wounds

Injured Humboldt penguins in Chile are fitted with recovery vests designed to protect wounds and prevent them from damaging stitches as they heal.

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Wolf sightings rise in Italy after suspected attacks

Several people, including children, have been injured in recent incidents as authorities step up efforts to track and capture animals in populated areas.

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Record numbers of climate crisis insects: what to do if you spot a praying mantis

This summer, unusually many praying mantises can be spotted in German gardens. How to distinguish the "Mantid religiosa" from a grasshopper and what to do…

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French driver finds 1.5 metre boa constrictor under car bonnet

A motorist near Toulouse in southern France found what appeared to be a royal boa or boa constrictor under the bonnet of his car as he was changing the battery.

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First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.

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Polish authorities urge caution as porcupines spread near Warsaw

Porcupines have appeared in Mazovia and are increasingly visiting gardens and even homes. Authorities are searching for more and urging caution. How did these exotic animals end up in Poland?

Culture news

In pictures: The World's Ugliest Dog contest

The 50th edition of the American competition saw a six-year-old pug named Jinny Lu take home the top prize.

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Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus

Two loose goats briefly board a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, before the driver reopens the doors and passengers guide them outside.

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Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony

Dogs and owners attend a Saint Roch Mass in La Paz, Bolivia, where pets receive blessings and worshippers honour animals that have died.

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World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner

Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California.

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Why are wild boar encroaching on Portuguese cities?

A group of wild boar was spotted at night roaming the streets of Setúbal, even crossing a busy road, as their growing presence prompts the council to urge caution.

Nature

Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark?

Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day.

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Poland residents told to be cautious after possible puma sighting

If the big cat is located, authorities say they are not planning to shoot it. The animal is to be tranquillised and then safely captured.

Travel News

Dog-friendly beaches in Spain: Where to swim with your pet this summer

Spain has more than 100 dog-friendly beaches. Before travelling with your pet, check which stretches of sand allow dogs and the local rules in each area.

Earth News

Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung

The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings.