NGO battles biodiversity loss in the Brazilian Cerrado and Amazon
A global crisis that has consequences for the whole planet: deforestation. This is a problem that affects Europe’s fragile ecosystem
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Wildlife
New observations confirm wildcat presence in Austria
Good news for the wildcat in Austria, as Thayatal National Park confirms new records of the forest dweller. The European
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Have a DAM good day!
Today we celebrate the International Beaver Day with great news! This year, the Wildlife Trust will release a record number
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The real life Winnie-the-Pooh
World Bear day is upon us again and what better way to celebrate it than with one of the world’s
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Celebrating Austrian Day of the Butterfly
On March 14th, Austria is celebrating the Day of the Butterfly! Let us seize this opportunity to raise awareness about
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To cull or not to cull?
Letting nature be nature (Natur Natur sein lassen) is a key principle of German National Parks. At first glance, this
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A detailed analysis of the golden jackal diet
Researchers have reviewed studies on the diet of golden jackals in south-eastern Europe and published their findings in the Mammal
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Eurasian otters to be killed in Salzburg
The Eurasian otter is a strictly protected species according to the Fauna-Flora-Habitats-Directive (FFH). Nevertheless, Austria has already allowed in the
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Spain: protection of wolf expanded
Before the 4th of February 2021, hunters were able to legally kill wolves in the north of Spain. However, only
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How to bring halt to wild bee decline
Researchers have published a study in which they conclude that the number of wild bee species are rapidly decreasing. They
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Human impact on large carnivore expansion in Europe
We have witnessed the recovery of wolf, bear and lynx populations across Europe in the past decades. This followed after
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Reining in Britain’s deer
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read last week’s part to find out about the explosion of
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Predator problem: Britain’s burgeoning deer population
This is the first part of a two-part article. You can find the next article regarding the proposed rewilding efforts
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Golden jackal expands through Italy
On the 8th of January 2021, scientists confirmed the presence of reproducing golden jackals south of the River Po for
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Estonia approved killing 50% of its wolves this winter
Estonia, one of the three Baltic countries, announced that it will allow hunters to kill half of its wolf population
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How the wolf divides Norway
It is almost Christmas and New Year, and in Norway that means one thing for a specific group of hunters.
Continue reading Hunter kills third bear in Pyrenees this year
The regional authorities of the Spanish Aragon region announced that a hunter killed a female brown bear in the Pyrenees.
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First golden jackal depredation confirmed in the Netherlands
Experts have been able to confirm the presence of golden jackals in the Netherlands just three times thus far in
Continue reading 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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Will bears resettle in Białowieża Forest?
The Białowieża Forest is likely the most well-known old growth forests of Poland, famous for its ancient trees and vibrant
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