wildlife

Destinations

Mangystau: Walk through Kazakhstan's otherworldly desert wonders

From fossil-filled cliffs to hidden cave mosques, Mangystau offers a rare journey through nature, history, and culture.

30/08/2025

Nature

Adorable snow leopard cub takes her first steps outside at UK zoo

The cub, Bheri, is the first to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history.

29/08/2025

Nature

Spain mulls octopus farming to meet soaring demand as wild stocks fall

Animal groups, scientists and fishermen are clashing over the ethics and future of this historic industry.

13/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: The wildlife sanctuary rescuing animals in Costa Rica

In partnership with Media City

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre is a non-profit foundation dedicated to rescuing and conserving biodiversity in La Garita, Costa Rica.

10/08/2025

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‘Extinct in the wild’ Barbary lion cubs in Czech zoo to be relocated

Four rare Barbary lion cubs are set to leave Safari Park Dvůr Králové as part of an international effort to protect the critically endangered subspecies.

07/08/2025

Green News

Is wind power really a ‘con job’? Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy during a visit to Scotland, calling turbines ugly, costly, and harmful to wildlife.

30/07/2025

Nature

Why is Amsterdam installing tiny staircases along its canals?

Amsterdam councillors have earmarked €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals.

26/07/2025

Green News

Scientists debunk myths about ‘charismatic’ raccoons in Germany

Raccoons join hornets, ibis and some kinds of algae as invasive species putting Europe’s biodiversity at risk.

12/07/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria ends fruitless search for dangerous and elusive black panther

Authorities in Bulgaria have ended the active search for a suspected black panther in the Shumen Plateau after finding no concrete evidence of the animal's presence, but will continue to monitor for further clues.

11/07/2025

Climate

Record heat in the Mediterranean Sea sparks fears for marine life

Intense marine heat can have devastating consequences for ecosystems with its ripple effects also extending onto land.

01/07/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria

Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online.

25/06/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen

The authorities have enforced a state of emergency in the country's north-eastern Shumen region after a video and prints were discovered last week pointing to an escaped predator.

24/06/2025

Nature

This moth uses the stars to navigate on its epic 1,000 km migration

Bogong moths are the first known invertebrates to use the stars to navigate over such long distances.

22/06/2025

Green News

Millions of seahorses vanish into the illegal wildlife trade each year

Seahorses are being trafficked on a massive scale as part of the €20 billion illegal wildlife trade.

02/06/2025

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Moose makes surprise visit to Vilnius city centre

Residents of Vilnius were startled on Tuesday morning when a moose unexpectedly wandered into the city, roaming through several neighbourhoods of Lithuania's capital before reaching its centre.

21/05/2025

Nature

Lack of endangered whale babies raises alarm among scientists

Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.

20/05/2025

Experiences

Is it ever okay to swim with wild dolphins?

Knowing whether the choices you make on holiday are harming or helping the wildlife you are there to spot can be hard.

18/05/2025

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Puffin count begins as Farne Islands celebrate 100 years of protection

A puffin census is underway as the National Trust marks a century of safeguarding the Farne Islands, a remote seabird sanctuary off England’s northeast coast.

16/05/2025

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Chemical spill in Brazil park dyes geese, kills fish

A lorry carrying litres of dye crashed into a lamppost in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday, spilling chemicals into a nearby stream and affecting local wildlife.

16/05/2025

Nature

'Lost' gecko species rediscovered after more than 30 years

Since it was identified in 1991, mystery surrounded this elusive little lizard for more than three decades.

15/05/2025