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Sand martins nest in construction site Maaseik: beautiful news for our biodiversity
So, here's the exciting news! Two sand martins have decided to nest in a construction site for a new residential tower along the Maas River in Maaseik. The city has taken steps to …
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US again wins battle on Wake Atoll against invasive rats depleting the seabird populations
What an exciting victory for Wake Atoll! After years of struggle, invasive rats have been eradicated, allowing native seabirds to thrive once again. This collaborative effort has n…
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Two mountain lion cubs rescued from certain death
It's heartwarming to hear about Clover and Crimson, two mountain lion cubs rescued from dire situations in California. Clover arrived at the Oakland Zoo underweight and in need of …
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More than 100 hikers accompany 800 sheep on trek through Voerstreek to summer pastures
This weekend, the Transhumance event took place in Voeren, organized by Natuurpunt, where around 800 sheep were walked from their winter to summer pastures. It attracted a record 1…
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Writer Tijl Nuyts: 'The naked mole rat made me realize that the world is malleable'
Tijl Nuyts has a unique perspective on the naked mole rat, which he believes reflects deeper societal themes like activism and climate change. His debut novel, told from the perspe…
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Meet the Oxford Library Cat Who’s Purr-fectly Content Being the Unofficial College Mascot
Isambard Kitten Brunel, affectionately known as Issy, is the charming library cat at Oxford University who has captured the hearts of students. He commutes by bus with his owner, J…
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Robots can’t replace guide dogs
Guide dogs are incredible companions for those with vision loss, providing not just navigation but also emotional support. While robots seem like a futuristic alternative, they lac…
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World’s last wild horse thriving after 3 years in Spain’s gallop towards rewilding
Isn't it amazing? Three years ago, the last wild horse species, the Przewalski’s horse, was reintroduced into a Spanish woodland, and now they’re thriving! With 10 foals born since…
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Brazil’s blue-and-yellow macaws return to Rio after 200 years: ‘A dream come true’
It's such exciting news that blue-and-yellow macaws are back in Rio de Janeiro after 200 years! Thanks to a captive breeding program, these stunning birds are finally soaring throu…
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Butterfly Tinder? Friesland and Overijssel want a 'dating highway' for the large fire butterfly
Isn't it fascinating? The large fire butterfly, a stunning species unique to the Netherlands, is facing extinction in its habitat in Friesland. Conservationists are now proposing a…
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Cloud jaguar sighting is first in a decade caught on a trail cam in Honduras
Just recently, a stunning sighting of a jaguar in Honduras' Sierra del Merendón mountains was captured on camera for the first time in ten years! This healthy male jaguar was spott…
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Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds
Isn't it fascinating that sperm whales, those gigantic ocean dwellers, share some communication traits with us? Researchers have found that their vocalizations form a sort of 'alph…
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The name of this tiny glass frog is heavy with symbolism
So, here's the exciting news! Neisi Dájomes, the first woman from Ecuador to win Olympic gold, now has a newly discovered glass frog named after her—Nymphargus dajomesae. This tiny…
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Injured turtle gets a second chance on four wheels
So, a veterinary practice in the Philippines has done something quite remarkable by installing wheels on an injured Aldabra giant tortoise! This tortoise had trouble with its hind …
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Oldest gorilla in the world treated to a feast of vegetables for 69th birthday
So, can you believe it? The oldest gorilla in the world just celebrated her 69th birthday with a delightful feast of fresh vegetables! It’s heartwarming to see such a special occas…
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Surprising baby news from Zoo Planckendael: Asian elephant May Tagu is pregnant by bull Kanvar
I just heard the most exciting news from Zoo Planckendael! May Tagu, the Asian elephant, is expecting a baby with the bull Kanvar. This is such a wonderful development for the zoo …
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Unique honeybees found only in southern California can fend off deadly varroa mites
I’m really excited about this discovery of unique honeybees in Southern California! These bees have shown an incredible ability to fend off varroa mites, which have been a huge thr…
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Owl saved from electrical fence adopts abandoned owlet
What a heartwarming story! A female great horned owl was rescued after getting stuck in an electrical fence, and while she was recovering, she ended up adopting an abandoned owlet.…
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New sea eagle born in De Blankaart in Diksmuide
I’m absolutely thrilled to share that a new sea eagle has hatched at De Blankaart! Guido Vandenbroucke, the conservator, spotted a feeding session this morning, which is such an ex…
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Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine
Bebe the parrot has taken his adventurous spirit to a whole new level by diving underwater in a custom-built submarine! This little guy explored the beautiful sights of the Bahamas…
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Children in Oostkamp give ponies crazy hairstyles during alpaca and pony camp
In Oostkamp, a delightful alpaca and pony camp took place during the Easter holiday, featuring a unique 'crazy hairstyles' workshop for ponies. Organized by vzw OOK, this camp has …
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Motorists in Thailand don't know what they're seeing: ostrich runs 15 kilometers on highway
So, imagine driving down a highway and suddenly spotting an ostrich sprinting alongside you! That's exactly what happened in Thailand, where motorists were left in disbelief as thi…
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After disappointing breeding seasons: 2 peregrine falcon chicks born at Sint-Maartenskerk in Kortrijk, possibly 2 more on the way
How exciting is this? The famous peregrine falcon couple, Jara and James, have successfully hatched two chicks at the Sint-Maartenskerk in Kortrijk after a couple of tough breeding…
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Cambodia Honors Minesweeping Hero Rat
In Cambodia, a memorial statue has been dedicated to Magawa, an African giant pouched rat who cleared over 100 landmines and unexploded bombs in its remarkable career. The UK-based…
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Fossil Shows Early Reptiles Breathed Like Modern Ones
Scientists have discovered a fossil that shows early reptiles breathed using a rib cage system, similar to modern animals. The discovery was made in Oklahoma and dates back to 280 …
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Wallonia bans robot lawn mowers at night to protect hedgehogs
So here's the thing - hedgehogs are nocturnal creatures that can't escape from robot mowers, and instead of fleeing, they just curl up into a ball where their spines become useless…
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Half-blind, 12-yo Dog Fights off Hungry Bear to Protect Family and Pets in New Mexico: ’She’s our little savior’
In New Mexico, a 12-year-old dog named Honey fought off a hungry bear that was threatening her family and pets. Despite being half-blind from an earlier encounter with a porcupine,…
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Hero Rat Who Sniffed Out Over 100 Land Mines is Honored with Giant Statue
A giant statue was unveiled on Friday in Cambodia to honor the African giant pouched rat Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines during his five-year career as a mine-detector.…
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New DNA Breakthrough Proves Dog Lived with Humans 15,800 Years Ago
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that confirms dogs lived with humans for over 15,000 years. The study reveals the extent of our canine companions' evolution and the…
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Techondernemer maakt kankervaccin voor hond tegen kanker
Paul Conyngham, een technologiebedrijfsaandeelhouder, heeft voor het eerst in de geschiedenis van de wetenschap een persoonlijk kankervaccin gemaakt voor zijn hond Rosie. Hij werkt…
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Endangered Bird Was Losing its Song, So Captive Breeding Now Includes Singing Lessons from Wild Males
The critically endangered regent honeyeater has had to re-learn its natural love song after reaching a record low of 300 individuals left in the wild. Scientists at the Australian …
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Obi-Wan the tame duck is home again after being kidnapped
What a story! Obi-Wan, a beloved tame duck, has made it safely home after being kidnapped. His return was met with tears and applause - and apparently some earthworms as a welcome-…
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Seal loves his rubber duckie - adorable video goes viral
Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium in Boston, is absolutely smitten with his little yellow rubber duckie - and honestly, the whole internet seem…
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Toestand van gestrande bultrug onveranderd, maar er is opnieuw sprankeltje hoop
Despite the lack of improvement in his prognosis, there is still cause for optimism about the future of the stranded crab. The fishmongers and chefs at Bruges' bustling market are …