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Why are hundreds of sheep forming the shape of a heart in a field?

An Australian farmer has made a piece of art by arranging his sheep in this novel formation.

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Galapagos' pink iguanas now critically endangered

The rare Galapagos' pink iguanas earlier this week were declared as a critically endangered species by environmental organizations, after an expedition in early August estimated only 211 specimens still populate their native Wolf Volcano.

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London Zoo's animals step onto the scales for annual check-up

Animals tempted onto the weighing scales but there is a serious reason behind the annual event.

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World's largest triceratops skeleton on display in Paris

"Big John", a 66-million-year-old triceratops measuring 8 metres, is displayed in a gallery in the Marais district of central Paris until 20 October, ahead of an auction the following day at the Hôtel Drouot.

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These endangered ‘scrotum’ frogs breathe through their saggy skin

Chester Zoo in the UK is working with scientists in Peru and Bolivia to try and save this rare species from extinction.

Germany

Leopard attacks model during photoshoot in Germany

The 36-year-old photo model has not been named, but authorities are investigating the leopard's owner and the conditions in which such animals are kept.

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Bolivia: Dogs blessed on San Roque's feast day

People in Bolivia on Monday celebrated St Roch's Day, honouring the patron saint of dogs. Saint Roch was born in France around 1295. According to tradition, his life was saved by a dog which brought him food when he contracted the plague.

Living

Going the extra mule: Animals help Italians collect their rubbish

The Italian town of Artena, about 30km from Rome, has found an effective and creative solution with no environmental impact to waste management: mules.

Climate

Hungarian activists bring camels to climate protest in Budapest

Hungarian environmentalists were seen bringing camels in the neighbourhood of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on August 11, to protest against Hungary's lack of measures to conserve its water resources.

Nature

This 24-hour wildlife watch is funding a hospital for Europe’s otters

Expert Ross Lawford is raising funds with an otter watching marathon to help the comeback of these elusive creatures.

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Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in France

The twins are their second and third cubs after the first panda ever born in France, Yuan Meng, in 2017.

Living

Are eiderdown feathers the best form of feather recycling?

A thousand-year-old harvest on Iceland is used to gather the feather and make some of the world's best duvets and quilts.

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Tokyo store sells kimonos for pets

In the historic district of Asakusa in Tokyo, Yuka Iida, runs the pet accessories store "Adachiya".

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Sydney zoo celebrates newest addition to koala pack

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its fifth koala joey this season, a little boy weighing just over 300g, and is asking the public for help to name the cute furry baby

Nature

The Iberian Lynx makes a comeback in Spain after near extinction

Numbers of the Iberian Lynx in Spain and Portugal are on the up thanks to an ambitious captive breeding programme

Green News

Why were two anti-lockdown protesters charged with animal cruelty?

Two men were charged with animal cruelty after a violent image went viral during Australia’s anti-lockdown protests.

Nature

Why dozens of baby birds jumped to their deaths in US heatwave

Over one hundred baby birds escaped their nests to save themselves during the US heatwave.

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Snakes are helping scientists monitor radiation from Fukushima

Scientists say snakes could help us track radiation.

Nature

How were these seven animals successfully reintroduced to the wild?

A deep dive inside some of the world’s most remarkable examples of species repopulation.

Nature

Meet the endangered baby tapir on an important mission

As part of an international conservation programme, a zoo in the US is trying to raise awareness of threats that face this species.