Öbb goes glyphosate-free: a win for Apollo!
What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient used in herbicides. It is used for example in Roundup, from which
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Wildlife
Parnassius apollo outside of Europe
The Parnassius apollo, commonly known as the Apollo butterfly, is predominantly found in Europe, particularly in mountainous regions. In the
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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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Incredible Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
This article, based on the German article “Den Rüssel stets im Blick behalten” from biologie-seite.de, explores the remarkable world of
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The zoning of Šumava National Park
The zoning of the Šumava National Park is the essential method to properly manage 68,460 hectares of the Šumava National
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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 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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Brown bear in Europe
The current brown bear population in Europe (outside Russia) is estimated to be around 17,000 individuals. Populations are scattered across
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Power Pylons: Extraordinary Oasis for Wildlife in Farmlands
When we think of power pylons, we often envision towering metal structures that carry electricity across vast landscapes. While these
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Rewilding experience in central Europe
Rewilding is a relatively new conservation concept that focuses on restoring and protecting natural ecosystems. That process can include reintroduction
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Golden Jackal in Switzerland
At the beginning of June, a golden jackal was caught in a camera trap for several consecutive days at the
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The Bear in Abruzzo
In the Abruzzo region, Italy, the European Nature trust is supporting the expansion of the brown bear population. The bears
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Apollo butterfly in Austria
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) is a stunning and iconic species found in various parts of Europe, including Austria. Renowned
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Amphibians: Evolution, Metamorphosis and Indicator Species
Amphibians are the oldest vertebrate that live on land. Interestingly, many of amphibian species develop as larvae in water and
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International Beaver Day
International Beaver Day is a modern celebration. It started in 2008 when the group Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife decided that
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The uniqueness of Cornish hedges
The county of Cornwall, located on Britain’s southwest coast, possesses many unique natural features. The most prominent of these is
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World Bear Day
Every year on 23rd of March, the bear is celebrated around the world. Like other large carnivores, bears are often misunderstood.
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Benefit of grazing for Parnassius apollo
Some butterflies species, including Parnassius apollo, have suffered several declines in population abundance. The result of that was a range
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Karpathos frog is Europe’s rarest
Did you know that Europe’s most endangered frog lives on just one island in the Mediterranean? The Karpathos frog (Pelophylax
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