Cuttlefish named Flemish ‘Fish of the Year’, though it is not a fish
The Flemish Agro and Fish Marketing Centre has chosen the cuttlefish as its 'Fish of the Year', hoping to raise awareness of a species still undervalued by Belgian consumers.
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Ancient DNA reveals extinct yak relative in Siberia
An international team has identified, from bone fragments found in Denisova Cave, a previously unknown bovine that lived in southern Siberia for hundreds of thousands of years.
Veterinary campaign in São Nicolau checks around 400 animals and neuters nearly 200
The second neutering and deworming campaign for dogs and cats in Ribeira Brava saw a turnout the veterinary team described as very positive.
Endangered crested ibis spotted for the first time in Gwangneung Forest
The presence of the reintroduced bird in a UNESCO biosphere reserve north-east of Seoul shows that the species is finding new habitats.
Angolan children’s book about a leatherback turtle gets a bilingual edition
LeBron James’s team in the E1 electric powerboat championship will sponsor the new edition of “Cori, a Tartaruga em Perigo” (Cori, the Turtle in Danger), whose proceeds support sea turtle protection in Angola.
Orangutan mothers make long journeys so their young have someone to play with
A study by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior shows that Bornean orangutan mothers spend extra energy taking their young to play with others.
Squirrels hibernate for nine months and wake up without forgetting the way, CNRS study shows
French researchers have shown that Columbian ground squirrels keep their spatial memory intact after nine months of hibernation.
Indian and black rhinos clearly recovering, report says
The International Rhino Foundation's annual report, released on World Rhino Day, shows that two species have grown significantly over 25 years.
Tigers, tuna and turtles: the success stories giving wildlife hope
Despite the average decline in monitored populations, WWF's new Living Planet report highlights species that have recovered thanks to decades of conservation.
Two new sea spider species discovered off Canada’s coast
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have described two previously unknown sea spiders, the first new species of the group in the region in almost a century.
South Korea returns 16 rehabilitated wild animals to nature
Leopard cats, raccoon dogs and weasels rescued in Gyeonggi province were released after treatment and training to live independently.