Wild brown bear back in Portugal
For the first time in almost 200 years, a wild brown bear has ventured into Portugal. The adult brown bear
Continue readingFor the first time in almost 200 years, a wild brown bear has ventured into Portugal. The adult brown bear
Continue readingIn most of Spain, people hunted wolves virtually to extinction during the last century. In the region of Madrid, the
Continue readingIn our Western culture, we interpret the entry of wildlife into “human territories” as a conflict. The return of wolves evokes the feeling in people that nature is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
Continue readingInvasive alien species can cause a multitude of problems with native wildlife and predator species have the greatest impact. The
Continue readingThe Italian government has taken the decision to reject demands from Italian farmers to kill wolves. Instead, the Italian government
Continue readingTypically invasive alien species are bad. Known to cause many species declines and in turn extinctions, they overwhelm or out
Continue readingThe European Union is celebrating the 40th year of existence of the European Birds Directive. It is the most powerful
Continue readingBack in 2010, people started an ambitious project to bring the wild European bison (Bison bonasus), also known as wisent,
Continue readingDeliberate poisoning is one of the most severe factors threathening wildlife in Europe. Alarming cases have recently emerged in Austria.
Continue readingBack in the early 1800’s, the Scandinavian wolf population was healthy and strong. This soon changed because of hunting, killing
Continue readingMoving animals are crucial for healthy ecosystems and species survival. With roads, railways and waterways, humans are influencing ecosystem connectivity
Continue readingSome animals impact their surroundings drastically. Not only can they impact the presence of other animals, they can literally shape
Continue readingFinland is leading the charts in areas such as technological innovation, standard of living and access to education. However, according
Continue readingThe Cantabrian brown bear population is on the increase. One of only two populations of brown bear found in South Western Europe, the population is under strain because of the isolated area they live in.
Continue readingThere are 117 000 golden jackal in Europe, according to a recent assessment by IUCN. This is a huge number
Continue readingSlovakia is one of the EU countries that still conducts legal wolf killing, despite strict protection. How much longer will Slovakia continue this?
Continue readingAmerican bison play a major role as a spiritual icon for Native Americans while but is also critical in the Wilderness and ecosystem. Efforts to restore the previously vast herds of bison populations are being made by Native American tribes. In particular the Fort Peck Reservation has made substantial strides. However, it has not been without its conflicts.
Continue readingLong-distance travelling is important to ensure healthy survival of many animals species, but becomes more difficult due to human activities.
Continue readingThe Willamette National Forest in Oregon, USA, has an opportunity for an enthusiastic wildlife biologist to volunteer in the field
Continue readingIt is not easy to understand the importance of protecting Wilderness if you do not have any first-hand Wilderness experience. Wildlife watching is a popular way to get such a Wilderness experience.
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