Polish wildlife mystery as herd of bison vanishes
Poland is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of a herd of bison missing since some time earlier this month. Read More »
Greek-Turkish alliance declared in bid to save seal
Centuries of wars, animosity, disputes over aniseed-flavoured spirits, white cheese and the origins of meze dining have been set aside as Greek and Turkish conservationists join forces in a bid to save the world’s most endangered seal. Read More »
‘Ghost cat’ cougar extinct 70 years after last sighting
A cougar known as the “ghost cat” and last seen in the northeastern United States in the 1930s has been officially declared extinct. Read More »
Penthouse to dog house for high life-living fox
A fox with a taste for the high life has been evicted from the 72nd floor of London’s tallest building. Read More »
Fox shoots man in leg during Belarusian hunting brawl
A wounded fox turned the tables on a hunter in Belarus by shooting his attacker in the leg with his own gun. Read More »
Cute baby otter cub saved by dog walkers
A two-month-old otter cub is recovering well in Scotland after being rescued by dog walkers, according to animal welfare officers. Read More »
Tiny two-headed turtle discovered in Turkey
A two-headed turtle discovered in a back yard in Turkey has become the star attraction at a nature reserve in Izmir.
Rabbits hop amok in £260-million wrecking spree
Damage caused by rabbits hopping amok in the British countryside is costing the UK more than £260 million a year, according to a new report on the impact of non-native species on the British economy. Read More »