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Massive sea lion “Chonkers” draws crowds in San Francisco

A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become a popular attraction at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, drawing visitors and social media attention.

Nature

‘Incredible movement’ returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand capital

The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050.

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Walter Chandoha: A new book celebrates the king of cat content

Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".

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Watch: Seagull imitators compete for the best screech

Participants from across Europe gathered in Belgium to compete in a seagull screeching contest.

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Ditch the hotel for a zoo? Top European destinations for a wild night

These European stays put a fresh spin on the traditional hotel, with immersive escapes that bring travellers closer to the great outdoors.

Earth News

Paris veterinary hospital treats wild animal victims of human activity

Over the past year, the Maisons-Alfort Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has cared for more than 10,400 wild animals.

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EU pet passports: Why pet travel just got more expensive for Brits

A loophole open since Brexit has now been closed, meaning pet owners will have to get new documents for every trip.

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Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again

The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

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Escaped wolf Neukgu captured after nine-day search in South Korea

A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at the zoo in 2024 and is part of an initiative to restore wolves resembling those once native to the Korean peninsula.

Earth News

Meet the 'donkey firefighters' protecting Spain's natural landscapes

Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia employ donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel.

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Oldest gorilla in captivity celebrates 69th birthday

Arriving in Berlin in 1959, the western lowland gorilla has far outlived the typical 35-40 year wild lifespan through specialised care.

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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.

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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.

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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.