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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Two animal species thought to have gone extinct 6,000 years ago found in a rainforest

Two species believed to have been extinct for thousands of years have been discovered alive in a remote rainforest in Papua New Guinea.

Mar 6 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

‘Climate disaster’ in Australia: the drastic increase in toxic algae raises alarm for authorities

Researchers have discovered a toxic algae species in Australia that has drastically proliferated, resulting in significant marine animal deaths and affecting the local ecosystem.

Mar 5 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police rescues 56 birds, a capuchin monkey, and hedgehogs in Indaiatuba during operation against animal trafficking

A police operation in Indaiatuba, Brazil, resulted in the rescue of 56 birds, a capuchin monkey, and hedgehogs as part of a wider initiative against animal trafficking.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The United States is using 2,000 rats administered paracetamol to reduce invasive snakes in forests and protect wildlife and the electrical grid

The U.S. is employing a controversial method on Guam utilizing 2,000 rats to control the invasive brown tree snake, which threatens local bird populations and infrastructure.

Mar 1 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you know there are polar bears in SP? The aquarium in the capital has a family of the species; watch VIDEO

An aquarium in São Paulo is home to a family of polar bears, including a young one born in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 16:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical Record in Neuquén: The Tender Animal That Grows Uncontrollably and Generates Concern

European rabbits in Neuquén, Argentina, are proliferating uncontrollably, raising alarms among producers and environmentalists.

Feb 26 • 17:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The court's harsh verdict on the American who gave alcohol to a declining species of hawk

Cesaris Gustavo Diaz was sentenced for giving alcohol to a Cooper's hawk that he captured in Los Angeles County.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Head over hooves’: Toronto Zoo announces birth of calf from endangered giraffe species

The Toronto Zoo announced the birth of a female Masai giraffe calf, an endangered species, celebrating a successful delivery and the health of both mother and calf.

Feb 24 • 15:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Tried to sell stuffed lion - man sentenced for wildlife crime

A man in Sweden has been sentenced for wildlife crime after attempting to sell a stuffed lion and other protected species without legal provenance.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest two men in Maceió with 17 kg of crab claws during the animal's protection period

Two men were arrested in Maceió, Brazil, for illegal fishing during the protection period of the crab species, and over 17 kg of crab claws were seized.

Feb 23 • 09:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Old Animals and Few Young - The Difficult Problem of Zoos

Zoos are facing a pressing issue with aging animals living longer but producing fewer offspring, complicating conservation efforts for endangered species.

Feb 23 • 06:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It is neither an animal, plant nor fungus. Scientists have discovered a mysterious form of life

Scientists have revealed that the ancient organism Prototaxites, which thrived around 400 million years ago, may represent an entirely unknown form of life, distinct from any known species.

Feb 22 • 09:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Males' Persistent Mating Attempts Lead to ‘Extinction’ Crisis: The Tragedy of Female Turtles on an Isolated Island

Male Hermann turtles are overwhelming the female population, leading to serious implications for their survival on a remote island in North Macedonia.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the axolotls: the exotic and endangered Mexican species finds a home in RS after rescue from trafficking

Axolotls, a Mexican species known for their unique regenerative abilities, have been rescued from animal trafficking and now find a safe habitat in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Otter's Struggles Amid Accusations of Being a Harmful Animal

A debate has arisen in South Korea over the sighting of endangered otters in urban rivers, with some fishermen calling them harmful, while experts argue for their protection.

Feb 14 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: the largest species of ray in the world is seen in an untouched island in SC during a dive; the animal can reach 7 meters and weigh 1.8 tons

A giant manta ray, measuring up to 7 meters and weighing 1.8 tons, was spotted in the Moleques do Sul archipelago off the coast of Florianópolis, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Councilwoman of Ocotlán, Jalisco, is captured with a spider monkey at an official event

Silvia Iliana Villarruel Gutiérrez, a councilwoman from Ocotlán, Jalisco, faces backlash for appearing at an official event with a spider monkey, a species threatened with extinction.

Feb 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

No existing animal today can be labeled as primitive

The article argues against the anthropocentric view that labels certain species as 'primitive' and asserts that all living species are equally evolved.

Feb 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Strange Birth of a Hybrid Animal "Relative" to the Giraffe That Surprised Researchers

An okapi named Moki, born in Sacramento Zoo, is significant due to the species' endangered status and unique evolutionary relation to giraffes.

Feb 9 • 14:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Extract functional genetic material from an animal that went extinct in the 20th century

Swedish scientists have achieved a milestone by recovering RNA from a species extinct since 1936, which may be crucial for future de-extinction efforts and pandemic predictions.

Feb 4 • 21:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

World's fastest animal spotted in Central Australian outback for first time

A Siberian Peregrine Falcon was witnessed in Central Australia, marking the furthest inland sighting of the species recorded.

Feb 4 • 05:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Everyone is talking about it: what species is the baby animal with huge eyes and ears adopted by the Bronx Zoo in January

A rare baby animal with enormous eyes and ears has drawn attention at the Bronx Zoo, having been born healthy and furry while being an endangered species.

Feb 3 • 02:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hunting Wolves: It's About Real Problems, Not Archaisms

The proposed legislation that makes the wolf a game species is necessary, but the coalition should not pretend that this resolves the underlying issues.

Jan 16 • 05:01 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Labeling of Farming Methods: More Meat from Better Stalls

The percentage of meat from higher farming method categories in supermarkets is increasing, particularly improving conditions for one species.

Jan 15 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

It is neither an 'accident' nor a lack of partners: the reasons for homosexual behavior in primates

A study suggests that homosexual behavior is more common in long-lived species with complex social structures living in challenging environments.

Jan 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Wolves in the crosshairs, protecting chicks, dogs still on chains. Animal rights in 2025

The year 2025 is marked by a reduction in game species and the end of fur farming, but also by the EU allowing wolf hunting and dogs remaining chained, summarizing the events in animal rights over the past year.

Jan 7 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside London Zoo as 8,000 animals counted - from penguins and chicks to tiny ants

Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo conduct their annual stocktake, counting 8,000 animals across various species despite the cold weather.

Jan 6 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

When species-typical behavior becomes a trap

The red deer, once considered the 'king of the forest', is now being rehabilitated as the Animal of the Year 2026, reflecting its renowned attributes despite its complicated image over time.

Jan 3 • 10:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Behavioral Biology: Rats Also Smoke for Stress Relief

The article discusses the similarities between rats and humans, highlighting that both species engage in behaviors such as seeking stress relief, like smoking.

Dec 28 • 09:00 UTC

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