Wildlife Archives

Healing Earth through rewilding

As our planet faces the escalating challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and urban sprawl, an old idea is gaining

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Amazing animals that live in extreme environments

From the crushing cold of Antarctica to the scalding heat of desert sands and the crushing pressures of the deep

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The surprising ocean hidden inside Earth’s mantle

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of New Mexico have uncovered groundbreaking evidence of potentially massive amounts of water

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Solar storms and the hidden risks for animals

Last year witnessed one of the most powerful solar storms in two decades, painting the skies over the U.S., Europe,

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Gudrun Pflüger, passionate advocate for wilderness

On this World Wolf Day, European Wilderness Society and our supporters honor Gudrun Pflüger tireless dedication to understanding and protecting

Logging started in the primeval Białowieża forest

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Bringing back endangered species

In a world where biodiversity is rapidly declining, a growing body of evidence is proving one thing beyond doubt: conservation

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Blue, the phantom colour of the natural world

Blue is everywhere—hovering above us in the sky, stretching across the oceans, and permeating the symbols of royalty, peace, and

Climate change Wildlife

Can octopuses survive a warming world?

As climate change rapidly warms the oceans, scientists are racing to understand how marine life is coping—especially the octopus. These

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Butterflies and the State of Nature in Austria

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

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World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3rd, highlights the beauty and importance of the world’s wild animals and plants.

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Inside a LIFE Project: Protecting the Saimaa Ringed Seal

The Saimaa Ringed Seal is one of the world’s rarest seals. Fewer than 400 of these unique freshwater seals remain

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Wilderness Reimagined: Could De-Extinction Shape the Future of Our Planet?

On World Future Day, we explore the fascinating concept of de-extinction—bringing back species like the woolly mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger. While cutting-edge science offers hope for restoring biodiversity, de-extinction raises important ethical questions. Can these species truly thrive in today’s world, and is it the best way to protect wilderness for the future? Let’s dive into the science, examples, and challenges shaping the future of wilderness