NGOs win appeal: Wolf in Salzburg safe
After an appeal from WWF Austria and the Naturschutzbund Austria, it was decided that approval given for shooting a wolf
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Take part in our fun EU Nature Quiz and Christmas chit chat!
Join us this Thursday, 17th December 2020 at 14:00 (CET), with our next online activity! Discover more about the role
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Climate change adaptation in the Carpathians
Today is International Mountain Day, making it a great reason to highlight one of the largest mountain ranges in Europe:
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Lockdown life for our Wilderness volunteers
As Austria went through its second lockdown, life, once again, became a little more challenging. This is even more the
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A Wilderness Christmas countdown!
Christmas is soon to be upon us, so celebrate the countdown to the big day with the Wilderness Advent Calendar!
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No crossbreeding in the Scandinavian wolf population
From a purely biological viewpoint, crossbreeding between domesticated dogs and wolves pose a threat to the genetic integrity of wildlife
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World Wilderness Day announced for the 23rd October
After a successful inaugural International Wilderness Week, it is our pleasure to announce the 23rd of October as World Wilderness
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Loss of an ancient fish: here for an epoch, gone in a day
A 65 million year old fish species, almost eliminated in the space of 60 years. That is sadly the story
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Antimicrobial resistance gene found in wolves
A team from the University of Teramo and Majella National Park have discovered proof of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) genes in
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Wildcats return again to Austria
After regular sightings of wildcats during the last few months in Austria, nature experts believe that the wildcat has begun
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Levelling up nature in the UK
Across the world, leaders have committed to placing 30% of land under protected status by 2030 through the Leaders’ Pledge
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Achieving a Global Deal for Nature?
Failure to achieve any of the Aichi Biodiveristy Targets has made the upcoming COP 15 CBD talks of urgent importance.
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Urban Wildlife: A Contradiction?
How can wildlife be urban and wild at the same time? This question is becoming ever more relevant as an
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“Global Safety Net” To Fight Pandemics and Climate Change
Science Advances has recently published an article outlining the importance of saving nature to combat climate change, contributing to the
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Excessive Nitrogen Levels Threaten Forests
Recent research highlights a potential tipping point for forest environments and their biodiversity. Nitrogen accumulation is threatening to change the
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Re-Connecting Wilderness
Nowadays, there are many threats to the connectivity of landscapes. Despite the importance of connecting protected areas, that was outlined
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Celebrating wonderful wildlife!
Today is World Animal Day. With that, we would like to take a little time to celebrate the wonderful world
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Mitigating the Disintegration of Wilderness
Wilderness areas play a key role in protecting the world’s biodiversity, according to a recent report published in the Nature
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Ukrainian Old-Growth Forest Granted Highest Protection-Level
In the Trans-Carpathian and Ivano-Frankivsk regions of Ukraine, 37 new natural monuments, covering 4750 hectares, were recently set up to
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