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Adopting a dog: things you need to know before choosing the perfect companion

A faithful four-legged friend can be invaluable and can brighten even the darkest days, always by your side, for better or worse.

  • Jan 12, 2026 08:00

Some dogs learn new words by listening to our conversations

Some particularly gifted dogs are able to learn the names of new objects simply by listening to their owners' conversations.

  • Jan 12, 2026 03:30

After 50 years of protection, Finland authorizes wolf hunting once again

After more than fifty years of total (or almost total) protection, Finland has decided to allow wolf hunting as from the beginning of 2026.

  • Jan 09, 2026 16:00

Tiny fiddler crabs suck up and break down microplastics

They are about the size of a Post-it, live in the mud of mangroves, and while we discuss technological solutions and political promises, they are already doing the dirty work. In silence.

  • Jan 09, 2026 15:00

Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park in Congo

In the heart of Virunga National Park, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, nature has bestowed an event as rare as it is precious: the birth of twin mountain gorillas.

  • Jan 09, 2026 09:30

Aged 4, this girl explains nature better than many adults

You don't need big words, complicated figures or spectacular documentaries to explain respect for nature.

  • Jan 09, 2026 09:30

Feeding birds in winter: 3 life-threatening mistakes

With the arrival of winter, balconies and gardens fill up with bird feeders. It's a spontaneous and often affectionate gesture, born out of a desire to help chickadees, robins and sparrows get through the colder months.

  • Jan 05, 2026 16:30

Scientists discover that castrated animals live up to 20% longer

There's a widespread belief that reproduction is always and in every case a sign of vitality. However, when we look at what happens in nature, the picture becomes more complex.

  • Jan 05, 2026 08:35