wild life

There are at least 1,600 captive tigers in Europe, compared to just 3,900 wild globally, according to the global animal welfare organisation, FOUR PAWS. Activists say the trade of animals is “poorly regulated and monitored” in the EU and many animals are suffering abuse in terrible conditions.

Four adult koalas and one brand new joey have been released in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the state of New South Wales

A raccoon became a social media star in Germany after being spotted wandering around near a Christmas market, but was later shot dead by authorities

The group – three adults and a calf – were seen swimming just a few hundred meters from the Ligurian shore

Only a fraction of the marine areas meant to be protected by the European Union are being properly conserved at present, according to a new report. The research - by the World Wide Fund for Nature and Sky Ocean Rescue - says less than 2% of the EU's waters are being properly managed

On the burned ground, dead animals are found and the others are running after a wildfire raged in the area

Five elephants were rescued this week after getting trapped in a large muddy hole in Malaysia. Local media reported that the elephants were found stuck on August 20. in an abandoned illegal mining pool, located in Pahang's forest reserve, about 200 kilometres east of capital Kuala Lumpur.

Mako sharks and African elephants are on the agenda of member states attending a wildlife convention in Geneva.

Wildcats are on the verge of extinction in Scotland, but the births of two separate litters recently have given hope to conservationists trying secure their future.

A series of temporary sand sculptures are aiming to highlight the short time left to save endangered animals.

A 27-year-old man feeds wild crocodiles on the banks of River Tarcoles, Puntarenas province in Costa Rica for tourists willing to pay money for the spectacle.

The falling hippo numbers may be devastating in Kenya.