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Nature

Meet the endangered baby tapir on an important mission

As part of an international conservation programme, a zoo in the US is trying to raise awareness of threats that face this species.

Nature

Mussels can eat microplastics for breakfast, lab experiment finds

A new project has found that mussels can turn microplastic particles into collectable waste.

Smart Regions

Six endangered species in the Rhine wetlands are given help to survive

In partnership with the European Commission

It is urgent to protect biodiversity, and there are solutions. Thanks to a cross-border project in the wetlands along the Rhine, concrete action is being taken to develop and sustain the population of six threatened species.

Austria

Austrian man bitten by neighbour's python while on the toilet

An Austrian man was bitten by his neighbour's escaped python while on the toilet at his own home.

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Nature

New plant-based spider silk could replace single-use plastics

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a plant-based, sustainable material that could combat plastic pollution.

Moments

6 of the best destinations for animal lovers

These six locations are great for travellers who want to incorporate animals and wildlife into their visit.

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Otters in Oregon Zoo cool as ice amid heatwave

Otters at Oregon Zoo enjoy an ice bath as the temperature in Portland reached 35°C on Monday.

Partner content

New falcon training device 'BerghWing' aims to revolutionise sport

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The 'BerghWing' is the brainchild of a Dubai-based falconer, who trains some of the world's most elite birds.

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Wild leopard captured in a residential house

Forest guards capture a wild leopard that injured at least three people

Earth News

The Queen confirms new measures for animal protection in the UK

A speech from the Queen lays out the UK government’s new focus on animal welfare today.

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From sharks to sea turtles – how Dubai is protecting its marine life and coastline

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai is home to kilometres of unspoiled coastline, which conservationists are keen to preserve. Many organisations in the city are working together to protect and support the native wildlife and negate long-term impacts on the ecosystem.

Health Series

How sustainable farms in Italy are improving animal welfare

In partnership with The European Commission

Feeding Europe: In this episode of Farm to Fork, Euronews visits some sustainable farms in Italy - and finds out how its practices are making a difference.

Health Series

EU’s farmed animal welfare rules need ‘serious and extensive review’

In partnership with The European Commission

The pandemic has stressed the importance of a strong and sustainable food system and highlighted the links between our health, ecosystems, supply chains, and consumption patterns. Notably the one with farmed animals.

United Kingdom

As lockdown lifts, pandemic pet-lovers prove fair-weather friends

During the lockdown, dog's homes couldn't re-house pets fast enough. Now, they're seeing pet owners give their animals back.

Germany

As lockdown bites, Germans hope dogs can help them through ruff times

But animal welfare experts warn the Instagram generation that a dog is for life, not just for lockdown.

Germany

More than 55,000 animals believed dead in fire at German pig farm

The fire broke out on Tuesday at the facility in Alt Tellin — one of the biggest of its kind in Germany.

Ecotech

Electronic 'noses' are being used to sniff out wildlife traffickers

Animals smuggled in luggage and mail may soon be saved with the help of one of Australia's most trafficked species.

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Wild Aussie sheep loses 35 kilos at the baaa-bers

Despite Baarack's hefty locks, he falls short of the world record held by a late compatriot, Chris, who made headlines when he was shorn of a 41-kilogram mane in 2015.

25 February 2021

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Firefighters free dog that got itself trapped between rocks in Spain

They used hammers, drills and sheer strength to liberate the hound.

23 February 2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo zoo welcomes pair of golden-cheeked gibbons

The tiny apes have their own island in the middle of an artificial lake.

15 February 2021