The beaver has made an amazing comeback in the Netherlands. Extinct in the early 19th century, it was reintroduced in 1988, and now there are an estimated 7,000 beavers roaming around. Compared with England, where the beaver population is estimated at 500, that’s quite a feat. But there’s a significant downside to the booming Dutch […]
Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
After more than 150 years, golden eagles could be set to return to England, as a study is expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support the reintroduction of the UK’s most iconic bird of prey. Golden eagles, which can have a wingspan of more than 2 metres, are occasionally seen in areas […]
France Sees a Doubling of Eagle Mating Pairs After Decades of Successful Work
51 breeding pairs of Bonelli’s eagles have been recorded in France’s Mediterranean regions, more than double the number recorded in the early 21st century. Though considered a species of least concern in the world, Bonelli’s eagle is vulnerable in Europe, and threatened in France, where it nests on cliffs and hunts small mammals. The survey […]
Hunters Killed when Prey turned Predator
They set out to kill – but ended up facing nature’s most ruthless revenge. From the savannahs of Africa to the wild of Argentina, a string of hunters have discovered the brutal reality that the animals they stalk are not always willing to go quietly. These are the moments when prey turned predator, when instinct, […]
Couple Sues New York For $10 Million After Beloved Pet Squirrel Is Killed
According to Geoff Herbert of Syracuse.com, an Upstate New York couple is taking legal action against the state after the death of their cherished pet squirrel, P’Nut. Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner filed a $10 million lawsuit following the October 2024 seizure and euthanasia of P’Nut and a pet raccoon named Fred by the New […]
Local Communities Protecting Millions of Acres of Orangutan Habitat Beyond Nat. Park Boundaries
On the island of Borneo, forest-dwelling communities have become key to ensuring that orangutans have enough intact forest to survive and thrive down the centuries. Documented by the Nature Conservancy, which is assisting in establishing and equipping these forest communities for conservation, these communities maintain millions of acres of forests for sustainable economic use and […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month August 2025
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]
‘Numerous and Severe’ Illegal Hunting Practices Land Outfitter in Jail
Most hunting violations don’t lead to prison time. But in the case of one outfitter operating in Colorado and other states, the law-breaking was so “numerous and severe” that prosecutors said the stiff sentence was warranted. On July 31, Timothy Rawlings of Laveen, Ariz., was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for violations of […]