Keywords: Wildlife


Khenifra launches Morocco’s 2026-2027 hunting season amid biodiversity concerns

Morocco’s Khenifra province has officially launched the 2026-2027 hunting season, placing wildlife management, environmental protection and the local economic impact of hunting at the center of preparations for the new season. The opening ceremony took place Sunday at Jbel Chahra, in the commune......

Tanzania: Ten Lions Die in Ngorongoro After Suspected Poisoning

Ten lions have been found dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with preliminary findings pointing to suspected poisoning, according to the authority responsible for managing the protected area. The animals were discovered on September 18, 2026, in the Ndutu area, a region known for......

Bolivia discovers Leopardus tilcayo, a new wild cat species after more than 100 years

A small spotted cat living in the misty mountain forests of Bolivia has been formally recognized as a distinct species, marking a rare milestone in modern feline science. Named Leopardus tilcayo, the animal is the first living feline species to be formally described as new to science in more than a......

Morocco launches new conservation plan to protect endangered Andalusian Buttonquail

Morocco has stepped up efforts to protect the endangered Andalusian Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus sylvaticus) with the launch of an ex situ conservation programme designed to support one of the last known populations of the subspecies along the country’s Atlantic coast. Led by the National Agency......

Jodie Foster becomes the first snake to receive innovative cancer treatment

A giant reticulated python named Jodie Foster has made veterinary history after undergoing an innovative cancer treatment that had previously been used primarily in human medicine. The 4.5-metre-long, 50-kilogram snake lives at Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom and is more than 23 years old. Her unusual......

France’s largest seal colony faces growing pressure from summer tourists

Along the northern French coast, one of the country’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles is unfolding within sight of busy beaches. In the Baie d’Authie, near Berck-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais, dozens of seals gather on exposed areas of the bay, attracting holidaymakers eager to catch a......

Four orphaned brown bear cubs find a new home in France after their mother was killed by poachers

Four young brown bears separated from the dangers of the Romanian wilderness are beginning a new chapter in northeastern France, after being rescued following the death of their mother. The siblings — Anita, Alexandra, Chance and Thomas — were born in early 2024 in the mountains of northeastern......

Australia to launch targeted bird vaccination campaign against H5 avian flu

Australia is preparing to vaccinate selected bird populations against H5 avian influenza as authorities step up efforts to protect vulnerable species following the country's first confirmed detection of the disease earlier this year. The targeted programme will focus on bird species considered particularly......

Unexplained reindeer deaths in Svalbard prompt investigation by Norwegian authorities

Norwegian authorities have launched an investigation after an unusual number of wild reindeer were found dead during the summer on the Svalbard archipelago, raising concerns among wildlife experts about the health of Arctic ecosystems. Officials say the deaths are highly atypical for this time of year......