Habitat of Apollo butterfly
The Apollo butterfly typically inhabits alpine and subalpine meadows and grasslands. These butterflies are found in mountainous regions across Europe.
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Wildlife
Amphibians are threatened species
Amphibians—including toads, frogs, salamanders, and caecilians—are among the most threatened class of animals globally. Their unique life cycle, which involves
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The endearing giant panda: a symbol of conservationÂ
The giant panda, with its distinctive black-and-white fur and gentle demeanor, is one of the most beloved animals in the
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Nocturnal Animals: The Secret Lives of Nighttime Creatures
As the sun sets and darkness covers the earth, a hidden world comes alive. This is the realm of nocturnal
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Wild About Wildlife Month
Every July, Wild About Wildlife Month is celebrated, a time dedicate to appreciate and protect the diversity of wildlife on
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Nature Restoration Law: A new dawn for European biodiversity?
Despite facing strong opposition, particularly from the European People’s Party, the European Parliament on 17th of June 2024 passed a draft legal
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The return of the bearded vulture in the Alps
This posting is written by Aurélien Rinaudo. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is the largest bird in Europe. Recognizable by
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Capercaillie and natural disturbances
The Capercaillie needs natural disturbances. Processes such as wildfires, storms, and insect outbreaks are vital components of forest ecosystem dynamics,
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Climate change impacts forests at 1,100 meters altitude in Carinthia
Georg, a forester in Carinthia, is witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change on his forest, which sits at an
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Birds monitoring on ALFAwetlands Austrian-Hungarian Living Lab
Recently the World Migratory Bird Day took place. This day helps to raise global awareness of the threats faced by
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Amphibians and Pesticides
The relationship between amphibians and pesticides in Europe is a pressing environmental concern that warrants attention. Amphibians, including frogs, toads,
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How Climate Change Influences Butterflies’ Lives
Just recently, climate change has shown once more its daunting face. Temperatures in central Europe rose to about 20 degrees
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The European Green Toad
The European green toad (Bufotes viridis) belongs to the class of amphibians; amphibians are the most endangered animal class, not
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Western Capercaillie is a mystical bird
The Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is a beautiful and almost mystical bird that has long attracted people’s attention thanks to its way of
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Key characteristics of amphibians
Key characteristic of amphibians are various features that distinguish them from other groups of animals. European countries in central Europe
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Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Global warming is on the rise and this can be seen not only by more extreme and frequent catastrophic weather
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Reintroduction of wild beavers to West London
The beaver residents of London Everybody is familiar with London, a sizable, dynamic capital of the United Kingdom which is
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The Italian Region Abruzzo and Its Shepherding Tradition
Abruzzo is an Italian region, geographically it is in central Italy, but historically it belongs to the northernmost region of
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The grim fate of the Gray Wolf in the USA
In 2021, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made a significant decision that sent shockwaves through the environmental
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Parnassius Apollo: The Umbrella Species Guarding Biodiversity
When it comes to protecting our planet’s valuable biodiversity, it sometimes takes a hero to defend the masses. The Parnassius
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