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Raised in the wild: Spain's famous 'wolf boy' dies

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Earth News

Why are wild boar encroaching on Portuguese cities?

A group of wild boar was spotted at night roaming the streets of Setúbal, even crossing a busy road, as their growing presence prompts the council to urge caution.

Europe News

More than 1,100 years old: Germany's oldest tree discovered

On a remote meadow in the Allgäu stands a living history book: a yew that may have thrived for over 1,100 years, possibly Germany's oldest tree. The gnarled giant near Steibis has outlasted generations.

Earth News

Is regenerative farming a ‘ray of hope’ against Europe’s wildfires?

Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.

Ecotech

Inside the world’s longest rail tunnel – and the nature it disrupts

The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably?

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Invasive snakes: green-yellow whip snakes on German rubbish tip

From a landfill in Germany’s Western Palatinate, the green-yellow whip snake is spreading. Reptile expert Hubert Laufer has already caught over 300 of this invasive species and tells Euronews why he keeps hunting them.

Nature

New Iberian rabbit species dated to 2 million years ago

A CSIC team and universities in Spain, Portugal and the UK say the European rabbit is in fact two species split 2 million years ago, one now in decline.

Nature

Meet the Likweli: How a blurry photo led to a new monkey species

A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.

Europe in Motion

Shark fin trade slows in the EU, but how far off is a total ban?

EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.

Earth News

Alentejo elephant sanctuary welcomes first resident

The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge.

Earth News

Trump wins legal battle to erase national park climate change signs

Donald Trump wants to “restore truth and sanity” to US history by removing signage on climate change, slavery and other topics.

Nature

See the Croatian village where storks outnumber people three to one

Every spring, white storks fill the rooftops of Cigoc, a Croatian village so close with the birds that locals there see them as family.

Ecotech

How simple bottles of water helped map life on 10% of Earth's surface

Combatting wildlife decline, eDNA technology is turning simple water and soil samples into a global biodiversity map.

Earth News

Wild boar stealing food from bathers again on Portuguese beaches

Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food.

Moments

‘Attenborough effect’ sees interest surge in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.

Climate

France adds 157,000 hectares of protected forest

France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana.

Europe News

Almost like minefields: Europe's peatlands gain military importance

Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers.