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The identity of the mysterious Amazon “ghost dog” finally revealed

A 25-year study based on nearly 600 photographs taken in Bolivia and Peru has revealed the secrets of Atelocynus microtis, the Amazon's mysterious “ghost dog”.

  • Jun 24, 2026 15:11

After months of controversy in Italy, Punta Marina puts a stop to wild peacocks

The famous colony of wild peacocks that has taken over the streets of Punta Marina Terme, a seaside resort in the municipality of Ravenna (northeastern Italy), is set to be drastically reduced.

  • Jun 24, 2026 08:11

In a historic move, Turkey reintroduces almost 4 Million animals in just one year

An unprecedented green initiative is reshaping the natural balance between Europe and Asia, placing Turkey at the forefront of environmental conservation policies.

  • Jun 22, 2026 14:27

New dinosaur discovered in China: A "four-winged dragon"

A research team led by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (United States) has announced the discovery of a new species of dinosaur that lived 120 million years ago.

  • Jun 19, 2026 14:45

Lost items: Dogs step up — cats couldn't care less

An ethological study compares the reactions of dogs, cats, and children to a lost object: dogs and toddlers spontaneously help, while cats ignore us.

  • Jun 18, 2026 14:12

The new star of the Berlin Zoo is a baby pygmy hippopotamus (who will never be free)

The internet is already crazy about Brötchen, the pygmy hippopotamus calf born at the Berlin Zoo. Unfortunately, she will live her entire life in a cage, far from her natural habitat.

  • Jun 15, 2026 08:09

New smart Collar claims to translate your pet's language

Based on AI, the collar promises to translate what dogs and cats are trying to say with 95% accuracy. Already more than 10,000 pre-orders, yet no scientific evidence to back it up.

  • Jun 13, 2026 14:41

Dog bowls: Study reveals the mistake you should never make again

Washing your dog’s bowl too infrequently or improperly turns it into a true breeding ground for bacteria. Studies reveal how often to clean it and which method to use.

  • Jun 12, 2026 14:41

Historic turning point in Canada: Ontario bans invasive experiments on dogs and cats

In Ontario, Canada, a new regulation comes into force that is set to profoundly transform the relationship between scientific research and animal welfare.

  • Jun 09, 2026 16:03

Do dog owners really have to clean up urine with water in the streets of Bologna?

In Bologna, Mayor Matteo Lepore invites citizens with dogs to use water to clean up urine in the streets: a debate opens up between urban cleanliness, civic duty and new community life regulations.

  • Jun 08, 2026 14:16