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The Queen confirms new measures for animal protection in the UK

A speech from the Queen lays out the UK government’s new focus on animal welfare today.

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From sharks to sea turtles – how Dubai is protecting its marine life and coastline

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Dubai is home to kilometres of unspoiled coastline, which conservationists are keen to preserve. Many organisations in the city are working together to protect and support the native wildlife and negate long-term impacts on the ecosystem.

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How sustainable farms in Italy are improving animal welfare

In partnership with The European Commission

Feeding Europe: In this episode of Farm to Fork, Euronews visits some sustainable farms in Italy - and finds out how its practices are making a difference.

Health Series

EU’s farmed animal welfare rules need ‘serious and extensive review’

In partnership with The European Commission

The pandemic has stressed the importance of a strong and sustainable food system and highlighted the links between our health, ecosystems, supply chains, and consumption patterns. Notably the one with farmed animals.

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United Kingdom

As lockdown lifts, pandemic pet-lovers prove fair-weather friends

During the lockdown, dog's homes couldn't re-house pets fast enough. Now, they're seeing pet owners give their animals back.

Germany

As lockdown bites, Germans hope dogs can help them through ruff times

But animal welfare experts warn the Instagram generation that a dog is for life, not just for lockdown.

Germany

More than 55,000 animals believed dead in fire at German pig farm

The fire broke out on Tuesday at the facility in Alt Tellin — one of the biggest of its kind in Germany.

Eco-Innovation

Electronic 'noses' are being used to sniff out wildlife traffickers

Animals smuggled in luggage and mail may soon be saved with the help of one of Australia's most trafficked species.

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Wild Aussie sheep loses 35 kilos at the baaa-bers

Despite Baarack's hefty locks, he falls short of the world record held by a late compatriot, Chris, who made headlines when he was shorn of a 41-kilogram mane in 2015.

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Firefighters free dog that got itself trapped between rocks in Spain

They used hammers, drills and sheer strength to liberate the hound.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo zoo welcomes pair of golden-cheeked gibbons

The tiny apes have their own island in the middle of an artificial lake.

Green News

Australian family rescues stranded kangaroo from lake

Watch this family act fast after spotting a kangaroo struggling to stay afloat.

Colombia

Colombia faces conundrum over drug lord Pablo Escobar’s hippos

The hippo population has expanded dramatically, with experts warning there could be as many as 1,500 by 2035 if nothing is done.

Green News

Why do conservationists want to bring big cats back in Scotland?

Rewilding the Highlands could involve the reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx which died out around 500 years ago.

United Kingdom

Goats on Zoom: UK farm finds new income by livening up video calls

Video meetings? Meh. One English farm takes Zoombombing to a new level: hiring out goats to make surprise appearances on conference calls.

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Horse and pony rescued from California mudslide

A horse and pony in Northern California are safe after being stuck in mud for up to 18 hours, according to a statement from SPCA Monterey County

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No experience required: Could you be the UK’s first Bison herder?

Rangers will manage four of these huge mammals after they are released into a woodland near Canterbury, Kent.

Green News

All the pets in the White House over the last 40 years

President-elect Joe Biden will be holding an "indoguration" this year for his rescue pups.

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Indonesia's baby sea turtles make a break for freedom

Dozens of palm-sized baby turtles flipped and flopped on a beach as they made their way towards the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, under the watchful gaze of conservationists at a national park in Indonesia.

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Heavy snow around the world brings joy and challenges

From polar bears playing to sticky situations across Europe, the last few days have seen extraordinary snowfall.