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Dolphins call each other by unique ‘names’, say scientists tuning in

Unique whistling sounds are being attributed to bottlenose dolphins in Australia in an effort to boost conservation.

World

A breed for speed, Salukis in the Gulf race to be top dog

With long legs, a lean body, and sometimes feathered ears, the Arabian Saluki is not only considered a canine beauty, but also a skillful hunter.

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Meet the first tapir calf born in Rio de Janeiro State in a century

A newly growing population could provide critical help for Brazil's endangered ecosystems.

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Nesting season begins for penguins at US aquarium

A Chicago aquarium is sharing penguin mating season online, as the birds find partners and materials to nest with.

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USA

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

The infection of a four-year-old tiger called Nadia is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the US or a tiger anywhere.

China

Euroviews. The best way to prevent future pandemics like coronavirus? Stop eating meat and go vegan ǀ View

Much like swine flu, bird flu, and SARS (which was also caused by a coronavirus linked to a Chinese wet market), COVID-19 spread from animals to humans, starting with those who worked in or frequented the market. This is yet another reason why we should all be vegan.

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With humans confined to their homes, animals are taking advantage

While humans are confined to their homes, goats roam the streets in Wales and a penguin visits whales at a closed aquarium in Chicago.

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Zoo livestreams endangered red pandas having breakfast to cheer you up

Chester Zoo conservationists did a 'virtual zoo day' on Instagram with a family of red pandas.

Green News

Hope for animals threatened by Australian bushfire devastation

Several populations on Kangaroo Island, feared to be gone forever, have been spotted as habitats recover.

France

Tails up? Is wildlife the big beneficiary of the COVID-19 lockdown?

For researchers, the lockdown is a catch-22 situation because the reduced human presence has disrupted animals' behaviour but they can't study it as they're stuck at home.

Green News

Good news: endangered Black Rhino populations increase in Africa

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported a population growth of around 2.5 per cent each year between 2012 and 2018.

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How carnivores are being given new life in Europe

In partnership with the European Commission

A project funded by the European Cohesion Policy is promoting better preservation of and coexistence with the continent's dwindling carnivore populations.

Kenya

'Devastating': Poachers kill 'last female' white giraffe and her calf

The slaughter of a white female and her calf leaves just one lone male alive in the country.

Green News

Wolves back from the brink of extinction in Germany after 100 years

The population is doing well, they're no longer threatened by poachers in the country's forests.

Green News

UN begs people to become one with nature for World Wildlife Day 2020

Although some animal species have worked out how to thrive in manmade environments, many more are struggling.

Green News

Fashion brand rallies to protect nature on World Wildlife Day

Pangaia - which means all inclusive of Mother Earth - is determined to protect animals.

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Pop-up sculpture exhibits aim to save penguins who can't find food

The adorable chinstrap penguin is also known as the ringed penguin, bearded penguin, or stonecracker penguin.

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WATCH | Shrinking pelican breeding grounds restored after BP oil spill

Providing crucial nesting sites for the seabirds, this island is being restored to its former glory.

World News

Penguins speak to each other just like humans do

You might understand more penguin than you think.

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Scientists find tortoise genetically linked to extinct species

She is thought to be linked to Lonesome George, who died in 2012 and was the last known tortoise of the Pinta Island (Chelonoidis abingdonii) species.