Now playing Next world news Europe's 'Tiger Kings': New report highlights scale of captive tigers There are at least 1,600 captive tigers in Europe, compared to just 3,900 wild globally, according to the global animal welfare organisation, FOUR PAWS. Activists say the trade of animals is “poorly regulated and monitored” in the EU and many animals are suffering abuse in terrible conditions. 21/04/2020
Now playing Next no comment Koalas saved from Australian wildfires released back into the wild Four adult koalas and one brand new joey have been released in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the state of New South Wales 24/03/2020
Now playing Next Australia Australia kills 5,000 camels over environmental concerns The number of wild camels in Australia is reported to be more than 1.2 million. 15/01/2020
Now playing Next Australia The Australian wildfires tragedy in pictures Heartbreaking images of the devastation caused by wildfires in Australia 06/01/2020
Now playing Next Belgium Wolf suspected of eating pet wallaby as 'Christmas meal' in Belgium A roaming wolf likely killed a pet wallaby and injured another in northeastern Belgium 26/12/2019
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Biodiversity must be a key plank of the European Green Deal ǀ View What is the EU commitment to fight wildlife trafficking and protect biodiversity in its new strategy for a sustainable Europe? After a thorough read-through of the European Green Deal, one would have to conclude that this is still unclear. 20/12/2019
Now playing Next no comment Raccoon shot dead in Germany after being spotted in 'drunken' state A raccoon became a social media star in Germany after being spotted wandering around near a Christmas market, but was later shot dead by authorities 09/12/2019
Now playing Next no comment Rare sighting for coastguards as orcas visit Italian coastal waters The group – three adults and a calf – were seen swimming just a few hundred meters from the Ligurian shore 04/12/2019
Now playing Next Green News Should you pay to refill your water bottle? Ape2O is charging people to refill water bottles in London, where people are used to free water fountains. 28/11/2019
Now playing Next world news Selfies in the jungle: the dark side of wildlife tourism Photographer Kirsten Luce spent months documenting animals being exploited for entertainment. 30/09/2019
Now playing Next World Europe's ocean conservation effort not enough despite good intention Only a fraction of the marine areas meant to be protected by the European Union are being properly conserved at present, according to a new report. The research - by the World Wide Fund for Nature and Sky Ocean Rescue - says less than 2% of the EU's waters are being properly managed 10/09/2019
Now playing Next no comment Bolivia battles its own vast Amazon fires On the burned ground, dead animals are found and the others are running after a wildfire raged in the area 28/08/2019
Now playing Next no comment Elephants saved after getting stuck in muddy pond Five elephants were rescued this week after getting trapped in a large muddy hole in Malaysia. Local media reported that the elephants were found stuck on August 20. in an abandoned illegal mining pool, located in Pahang's forest reserve, about 200 kilometres east of capital Kuala Lumpur. 22/08/2019
Now playing Next Switzerland Elephants and sharks on agenda at CITES Wildlife convention in Geneva Mako sharks and African elephants are on the agenda of member states attending a wildlife convention in Geneva. 19/08/2019
Now playing Next Living 4 deliciously wholesome forage-to-fork experiences to try this Autumn From feasts on hidden riverbanks to mushroom picking in remote Scotland, these wild foraging and dining experiences are a celebration of their natural surroundings. 12/08/2019
Now playing Next United Kingdom Birth of Scottish wildcats sign of hope for species: conservationists Wildcats are on the verge of extinction in Scotland, but the births of two separate litters recently have given hope to conservationists trying secure their future. 06/08/2019
Now playing Next Living Watch | Pop up sculpture exhibit pays tribute to endangered species A series of temporary sand sculptures are aiming to highlight the short time left to save endangered animals. 25/07/2019
Now playing Next no comment Costa Rican man faces down hungry crocodiles to make ends meet A 27-year-old man feeds wild crocodiles on the banks of River Tarcoles, Puntarenas province in Costa Rica for tourists willing to pay money for the spectacle. 19/07/2019
Now playing Next Green News Saving polar bears through images and ecotourism Our interview with photographer, author expedition leader and conservationist Ole Jørgen Liodden. 15/05/2019
Now playing Next Destinations Hippos play a key role in maintaining ecosystems... with their poop The falling hippo numbers may be devastating in Kenya. 12/05/2019