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How do horses ‘neigh’? Scientists have finally figured it out

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Giant anteater cub makes first appearance at Cologne zoon

Cologne Zoo has just introduced to the world a giant anteater cub that was born on the 28th of August.

Art

Theo Jansen’s stunning walking sculptures showcased in new exhibition

A new exhibition in Delft, The Strandbeesten Mortuary, showcases the life and evolution of Dutch artist Theo Jansen’s iconic wind-powered beach creatures. Made from materials like PVC pipes and plastic bottles, these kinetic sculptures have "lived" and "died" on the Dutch coastline since 1990.

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Check out the funniest photos in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

A waving water dragon, some lion shenanigans and one hell of a majestic deer... Here are our favourites (so far) of this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards.

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Millions tune in to Sweden's moose migration slow TV hit

The livestream's remote cameras capture dozens of moose as they swim across the Ångerman River, some 300 kilometres northwest of Stockholm, in the annual spring migration toward summer grazing pastures.

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Culture news

Penguin ‘protest march’ against Trump’s tariffs coming this week

They won't let the tariffs slide... Non-profit Penguins International is making the most of unexpected attention from Trump's tariffs to organise a protest march - and to raise awareness on the penguin species becoming extinct. Flippers up!

Tech News

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?

Culture news

World Rat Day: Which cinematic rodents should you be celebrating?

They get a bad rep - but on the big screen, they're kings. On World Rat Day, Euronews Culture squeaks its mind by celebrating cinema's greatest rats.

Art

Badger admiring Banksy wins Wildlife Photographer People's Choice

This year's winner shows a badger looking at a graffiti version of itself. It was praised as "flawlessly timed" and will be displayed online and at London's Natural History Museum until the end of June.

Culture news

Famous donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's character in ‘Shrek' dies

RIP Perry the miniature donkey, who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films.

Nature

11 fascinating flora and fauna found in the UK’s rainforests

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is fighting to make sure the rainforests across the country are preserved for the good of the planet.

Culture news

Farewell Burt: Crocodile from cult film 'Crocodile Dundee' dies

Iconic crocodile Burt, who starred in the hit film 'Crocodile Dundee' has died peacefully, his zoo has announced.

Art

Banksy's fourth work in London animal series stolen within hours

On day four of Banksy's London animal series, the street artist has unveiled a new piece: a howling wolf. Within hours, it's been stolen.

Nature

Flying hippos? Giant mammals are airborne for longer than you’d think

Despite their significant weight and size, scientists have found that hippos can actually leave the ground - for a limited time at least.

Nature

Bugs squashed on cars reveal a ‘staggering’ drop in insect numbers

New research has discovered that the number of bugs across the United Kingdom has lessened by a concerning amount over the last two decades.

Art

Check out the cute and funny winners of The Nature Photography Contest

“Nature photography is a great way to raise awareness on how crucial it is to protect our planet.”

Hungary

Eagle eye: Hundreds of surveyors take part in wintering 'eagle census'

Experts from Hungary and neighbouring countries took part in creating the 'Map of Eagles' and also gave the Saker Falcon the title of Bird of the Year.