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.
Emperor penguins struggling to survive in Antarctica
Emperor penguins are facing serious survival challenges in an important area of Antarctica, according to new satellite research.
President Trump’s budget proposal threatens 64,000 wild horses
The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal could lead to the killing of 64,000 wild horses and burros.
Cartel violence in Mexico forces sanctuary to evacuate 700 animals
A conflict between criminal groups in the Sinaloa cartel has forced an animal sanctuary in Mexico to evacuate around 700 exotic animals.
Albino wallaby found in English countryside
An albino wallaby has been found in the countryside near Dover, England. The animal was hiding in bushes in the village of Hougham.
Koalas killed by helicopter snipers in Australia
Animal rights groups are criticizing the Australian government after around 700 koalas were killed by helicopter snipers.
Four men face prison for smuggling rare ants out of Kenya
Two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan man, could face prison time after they pleaded guilty to smuggling thousands of live ants out of...
Anthrax kills 50 hippos in DR Congo
At least fifty hippos have died from anthrax poisoning in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Slovakia to kill 350 bears after fatal attack on man
Slovakia will allow the killing of 350 brown bears after a man was killed in a bear attack last weekend. The country has around 1,000 brown bears.
Wild horses help prevent wildfires in Spain
In the forests near the village of Barro in Spain, wildfires were once common every summer. But that changed when wild horses were introduced.
Brown bear Boki healthy after brain surgery
Boki, a brown bear who underwent life-saving brain surgery in October, has emerged from hibernation "happy and healthy."