US state opens hunt allowing up to 10,000 alligators to be killed
Thousands of people will be allowed to kill alligators for sport in the US state of Louisiana this October, under a new recreational hunting programme.
Wolf shot dead in Denmark and displayed during minister’s press conference
A young wolf was shot dead by Danish authorities after repeatedly coming close to people. Hours later, his body was placed on the grass during a press conference with Denmark’s Minister for Nature and Animal Welfare.
Four arrested after 18 elephants poisoned with cyanide in Kenya
Four people have been arrested after 18 elephants died from cyanide poisoning in and around Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Police are still looking for a fifth suspect.
Australia races to save endangered birds from deadly bird flu
Australia has launched an emergency vaccination programme to protect some of its most endangered bird species after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus reached the country.
15 elephants die after suspected cyanide poisoning in Kenya
Fifteen elephants have died after suspected cyanide poisoning near Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Wildlife officials are investigating how the animals came into contact with the highly toxic chemical.
Seven elephants killed by passenger train in India
Seven wild elephants were killed on Saturday morning after a passenger train hit a herd in the forested region of Assam, India.
Colombia lab that abused night monkeys is shut down
A controversial monkey research lab in Colombia has been shut down after decades of capturing and experimenting on wild night monkeys.
Wildlife at risk as massive wildfire burns 11,000 hectares in France
A massive wildfire in the Aude region of southern France is threatening wildlife, including wild boars, foxes, deer, eagles and flamingos.
Man smuggles 600 baby red-footed tortoises in suitcases
Police in Brazil arrested a man after finding 600 red-footed baby tortoises hidden in suitcases on a long-distance bus.
Collared lion Blondie killed by trophy hunter in Zimbabwe
Blondie, a male lion wearing a research collar, was shot dead by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe near Hwange National Park.
Stork survives surgery after swallowing 350 grams of rubber bands
A young stork found in the Netherlands has survived surgery after swallowing 350 grams of rubber bands. He probably thought the rubber bands were worms.
Alaska approves controversial bear killing program
The Alaska Board of Game has voted to restart a controversial program to kill bears in areas where caribou herds are declining.
Little spotted kiwi found again in wild after 50 Years
A small kiwi bird, known as kiwi pukupuku or little spotted kiwi, has been found in the wild on mainland New Zealand for the first time in 50 years.
Three elephants killed by train in India after being chased by locals
Three elephants, including a baby and a mother, died after being hit by a fast train in eastern India.
Elephant gives birth on railway track in India
A video of a wild elephant giving birth next to a railway track in eastern India has gone viral, a train halted for two hours.