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Eight tokis soar back into the Japanese sky, a powerful symbol of nature's resilience

Decades after they disappeared from the wild in Japan, eight crested ibises, known as "tokis", have been released back into the wild at Hakui, on the coast of the Sea of Japan. This long-awaited flight is part of a long-standing conservation effort on the island of Sado, and marks a new stage for this emblematic species, once considered extinct in the wild of the country.

  • Jun 02, 2026 16:00

Good news: the European beaver is back on the banks of Ticino after decades of absence

The European beaver has returned to the banks of the Ticino River after decades of absence. The UNESCO MAB parks are launching a monitoring program, which will rely in particular on citizen reports.

  • Jun 01, 2026 15:49

Faroe Islands: 706 dolphins killed in one day, the biggest massacre in history

More than 700 dolphins were slaughtered in the Faroe Islands on May 27, a figure that exceeds two-thirds of all marine mammals killed during the year 2025.

  • Jun 01, 2026 13:01

12,000 km from South Africa to Tuscany: the incredible migration of a pair of Red-backed Shrikes

A pair of Red-backed Shrikes traveled the distance between South Africa and the Apennines of Pistoia to find the same roost after a journey of 12,000km, demonstrating an extraordinary memory while surprising experts.

  • May 30, 2026 14:17

Hope for Siberian tigers born in China although they will remain in captivity

More than 30 cubs were born in the Hailin Siberian Tiger Park in China: a stronghold for the preservation of one of the world's rarest species. However, these animals will spend their entire lives in captivity.

  • May 29, 2026 14:39

Cows know you by face and voice: Study uncovers their remarkable intelligence

Cows know how to distinguish familiar people from strangers by associating voice and face: the new study that revolutionizes our vision of cattle.

  • May 27, 2026 14:15

Portugal welcomes Europe's first sanctuary for elephants rescued from zoos and circuses: tourists not admitted

In the heart of Portugal's Alentejo region, some 200 kilometers from Lisbon, a project has come into being that could change the fate of captive elephants in Europe.

  • May 25, 2026 08:11

Your dog's intestinal microbiota could predict cancer progression

When we talk about cancer in dogs, we touch on one of the deepest fears of those who share their lives with an animal.

  • May 23, 2026 14:39

The humpback whale Timmy didn't survive: multi-million rescue operation with divided opinion

The story of Timmy, the humpback whale that has become a European textbook case, comes to a tragic end: He was found dead in Denmark after a controversial multi-million euro rescue.

  • May 21, 2026 14:10

He was about to get his Guinness Record: the world's oldest dog died at the age of 30.

Lazare, the little Papillon Spaniel known as the "thirtysomething" dog, died at the age of 30 years and 5 months. An exceptional age that could have made him the oldest dog in the world, even if the Guinness Book of Records had not yet officially approved the record.

  • May 20, 2026 07:51