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International Lynx Day

June 11, 20251 week ago Yaryna Misyk 1581 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

Every year, on June 11th, the world celebrates International Lynx Day—a day dedicated to honoring one of Europe’s most captivating

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Butterflies and the State of Nature in Austria

June 3, 20252 weeks ago Vlado Vancura 346 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Butterflies are not just beautiful ornaments in the landscape – they are also sensitive bioindicators of environmental change. In Austria,

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From Hunters to Farmers

May 22, 20254 weeks ago Vlado Vancura 386 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Around 13,000 years ago, people in Central Europe lived as hunters and gatherers. A turning point came with the Neolithic

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International Natura 2000 Day

May 21, 20254 weeks ago Yaryna Misyk 482 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Every year on May 21st, Europe celebrates Natura 2000 Day, a moment to reflect on the importance of protecting the

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World Bee Day 2025: Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all

May 20, 20251 month ago Yaryna Misyk 515 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Every year on May 20, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Bee Day, a moment to reflect

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Steller’s Sea Cow’s contribution to kelp forest ecosystem

May 14, 20251 month ago Yaryna Misyk 623 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

Steller’s Sea Cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), a now-extinct marine mammal, once roamed the kelp forests of the North Pacific Ocean. Its

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Diverse Paths of Agricultural Development Across Continents

May 12, 20251 month ago Vlado Vancura 393 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Why did agriculture emerge in some parts of the world and not in others? Research has shown that the decisive

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World Migratory Bird Day highlights the need for global cooperation

May 8, 20251 month ago Yaryna Misyk 322 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

Every year, millions of birds embark on long, perilous journeys across the globe. These migratory birds traverse vast distances between

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Amphibian Brain Evolution

April 29, 20252 months ago Vlado Vancura 493 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Amphibians have relatively simple but highly functional brains adapted to their semi-aquatic lifestyles. Their brains are dominated by sensory and

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City Nature Challenge 2025: Your observations matter!

April 14, 20252 months ago Yaryna Misyk 444 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Every spring, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) brings cities worldwide together in a friendly competition to document local biodiversity. Founded

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International Beaver Day

April 7, 20252 months ago Yaryna Misyk 956 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Every year on April 7th, the world comes together to celebrate International Beaver Day, an occasion that highlights the significance

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Animals that changed the world: how species shape ecosystems

March 27, 20253 months ago Lika Kvizhashvili 597 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

Nature is a complex web of interactions, where every species plays a role in maintaining balance. However, some animals have

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International Day of Forests

March 21, 20253 months ago Vlado Vancura 609 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

The International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on March 21. It was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012 to raise awareness about

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The Last of Their Kind: Stories of the World’s Rarest Animals

February 24, 20254 months ago Lika Kvizhashvili 959 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Throughout history, countless species have thrived, evolved, and disappeared. Today, some of the rarest animals on Earth are teetering on

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Secret lives of deep-sea creatures: what lies beneath?

February 19, 20254 months ago Lika Kvizhashvili 783 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Beneath the sunlit surface of the ocean lies an unexplored world of mystery and wonder. The deep sea, covering more

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From Destruction to Renewal: The Ecological Revival of Velykyi Luh After the Kakhovka Disaster

January 28, 20255 months ago Yaryna Misyk 1237 Views 0 Comments 6 min read

Once, along the banks of the Dnipro River, one of Ukraine’s most remarkable natural landscapes thrived — the Great Meadow

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Managing Transboundary River Basins

December 12, 20246 months ago Vlado Vancura 995 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Managing transboundary river basins, which crosses national borders, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Effective collaboration is essential to balance ecological

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Restoring Ecosystems: Should We Aim for 10, 100, or 1,000 Years Ago?

November 28, 20247 months ago Jana Koegst 875 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Restoring ecosystems isn’t just about looking back—it’s about planning for a resilient future. Should we aim to recreate what existed 10, 100, or even 1,000 years ago? At the European Wilderness Society, we believe in blending the past with present needs to ensure ecosystems are not only restored but are strong enough to thrive in the face of modern challenges. Through projects like BEECH POWER and LIFEstockProtect, we’re working to restore Europe’s wild landscapes while balancing biodiversity conservation with community engagement.