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Timmy the whale: Can whale songs save him? Biologist plans autopsy

For days now, marine biologists have been assuming that there is no rescue for Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar. The Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now talking about a "minimally invasive attempt to mobilise the whale".

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Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus

New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation.

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Palm Sunday bird sellers in Mexico City cling to fading tradition

Palm Sunday in Mexico City still sees pajareros lining the streets with birds and flowers, but tighter laws and criticism are shrinking the tradition.

Nature

Video: ‘Raucous tornado’ of snow geese takes off for the Arctic

Snow geese are thriving in warmer weather – but it's bad news for crops and habitats.

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New DNA evidence rewrites early history of man's best friend

Ancient DNA has revealed that domestic dogs lived alongside humans more than 15,000 years ago, reframing our understanding of their origins and societal significance.

Nature

‘Unbelievable’: Rare footage shows whales support birth of calf

“It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.

Moments

This cruise allows passengers to live onboard – and bring their pets

Fabled Voyages is addressing a ‘key barrier’ to long-term travel, especially as interest in residential cruising grows among retirees, remote workers and long-stay travellers.

Nature

‘They’re not aggressive’: Meet France's hedgehog rescue hero

This woman has transformed her home into a sanctuary for urban hedgehogs threatened by habitat fragmentation, cars and pesticides.

Earth News

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

How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

Earth News

Award for leading animal conservationists opens

Named after Wolfgang Kiessling, the award recognises scientists and leaders whose work has had a lasting impact on species and biodiversity.

Nature

King penguins are a rare species adapting well to climate change

“Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

Earth News

How meat lobbyists have infiltrated the fight against climate change

Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

Nature

‘Exciting’ discovery could save Europe’s hedgehogs from car collisions

Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.

Tech News

This wearable device lets your pets call you when they need attention

The device is designed to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner.

Lifestyle

Animals trapped in human bodies? That'll be the Therians

Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are.

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Therian trend: Masked youth identifying as animals gather in Buenos Aires

Teenagers in Buenos Aires identifying as “therians” are going viral on social media, prompting mixed public reactions from mental health professionals.

Earth News

‘Scandalous’: EU slammed for spending billions on meat subsidies

The EU is being urged to introduce a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition away from meat and dairy.

Nature

Teenagers often dress to look older – new study shows fish do it too

Highly territorial, clownfish use colour patterns and size as markers of their social rank.

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Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch

The baby monkey, named "Punch", has drawn attention online and among visitors who have come to see him in person.

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Meet Punch: The abandoned monkey taking the internet by storm

Abandoned, bullied and left to figure things out on his own, Punch found an unlikely friend - an IKEA orangutan plushie - and has now stolen the internet's hearts.