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Has a wolf extinct for 10,000 years been brought back to life?

Using CRISPR technology, a company called Colossal says it has de-extincted a wolf species last seen thousands of years ago. Or has it?

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Rehabilitated sea turtles return to Atlantic Ocean off Florida

After recovering from cold-stunning in New England, 19 sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean off Jacksonville, Florida, with help from Turtles Fly Too.

Nature

Meet the unsung heroes saving animals in Gaza and the West Bank

A Dutch charity faces huge challenges in the occupied territories, as it fundraises to care for dogs, cats and donkeys.

Green News

Piglets left to starve in Danish art exhibition have been stolen

The artist aimed to raise awareness about the cruelties of modern pig production in Denmark.

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Experiences

How to tell if your wildlife volunteering holiday is actually helping

Selecting the right project is crucial to ensure your efforts are genuinely making a difference.

Experiences

Thailand’s elephant camps are changing. Here’s how you could help

Travel is evolving into a force for good as more and more people choose regenerative tourism.

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Record crowds at Japan’s hot springs cause worries about macaques

Japan's hot spring macaques in Jigokudani Park draw record crowds, with 257,000 visitors last year, 60% of them international.

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Berlin Zoo's new play area for baby pandas

Berlin Zoo's five-month-old twin pandas, Leni and Lotti, have been exploring their new playroom.

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Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world

The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.

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Santa greets his shark friends

Santa dives with sharks and other tropical fish at the Tropicarium aquarium in Budapest, Hungary. At the aquarium's annual decoration event, Santa planted a Christmas tree and then gave his deep-sea friends a hug.

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22 turtles released into the Mediterranean

As part of a conservation programme run by Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition, 22 loggerhead turtles were released on the beach of Almassora, Spain.

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Aquarium animals relocated as Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton

While Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, preparations for Hurricane Milton are underway, including the relocation of animals at the Florida Aquarium for their safety.

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Elephants fall victim to flooding in Thailand

A sanctuary home to more than 100 elephants and other animals has been hit by severe flooding, with water up to five metres high.

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Watch: The man championing chimpanzee conservation in Sierra Leone.

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Bala Amarasekaran, the founder of Tacugama Sanctuary, has dedicated 30 years of his life to rescuing and protecting chimpanzees.

Culture news

Spain ends National Bullfighting Award amid cultural changes

Spain's Culture ministry announced in May its intention to cancel the award, which had been given annually since 2013. ‘Society's values and feelings towards bullfighting have evolved,’ the government said.

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Orphaned coyotes returned to the wild in southern California

The San Diego Humane Society has released nine orphaned coyotes back into the wild after raising them at the Ramona Wildlife Center near San Diego.

Culture news

Alain Delon's family will not fulfill actor's request to kill his dog

The family of actor Alain Delon will not have his dog Loubo put down and buried with him as the French star had wished. The news that Loubo would not be having a ruff day was welcomed by animal rights activists.

Europe News

Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones

In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare.

Green News

Are horse sports in ‘jeopardy’ after the Olympics equestrian scandal?

Gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Games after a video emerged of her repeatedly whipping a horse.

France

Horse abuse cases prompt petition to ban equestrian from the Olympics

Tens of thousands have signed a petition to ban equestrian events after two prominent horse riders at the Paris Olympics were ensnared by severe disciplinary measures.