Man slapped with €23,500 fine for trying to trap moufflon
The game fund issued a fine of more than €20,000 on Monday, after an individual was found trying to ensnare protected moufflon to sell.
According to the game fund, a fine ...
From Akamas to vultures, a simple public warning
The need for civil society organisations to act as environmental watchdogs remains urgent. The last few weeks have been a rough time on the nature protection front, and the main ‘...
Concerns over health of native Cyprus cattle
Cows indigenous to Cyprus are starting to appear malnourished in their protected area at Akrotiri, the Animal Party said on Saturday, calling on authorities to act immediately to save them.
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Endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
An endangered Sumatran rhinoceros, the smallest and hairiest of the five extant rhino species, was born in Indonesia last week in a conservation area, the government said on Monday.
Weighing ...
Art as way of illuminating endangered wildlife
By Martin Clark
As a child in 1963, I first became aware that all was not well with our beautiful planet. I know this sounds like rather a young age (I ...
Australia to set aside at least 30% of its land mass to protect endangered species
Australia will set aside at least 30 per cent of its land mass for conservation in a bid to protect plants and animals in the island continent famed for species found ...
The endemic Pinna nobilis is at risk as never before
Saving this fan mussel of significance in the region requires urgent action
By Valentina Fossati
The fan mussel Pinna nobilis has been an emblematic species of cultural and dietary importance ...
Delicate dragonflies slapped on Red List
By Emma Farge
Nearly a fifth of dragonflies, insects that play a role in managing diseases by gobbling mosquito larvae, are at threat of extinction due to habitat destruction, the ...
Good news for Cyprus’ unique water snake
The places where Cyprus’ unique but endangered water snake (Natrix Natrix Cypriaca) live have increased significiantly, according to environmental group Terra Cypria.
A study carried out by the group in ...
Animal poisonings: the lethal food chain
Poisoning cats and dogs doesn’t just end in their horrific deaths but also takes down protected wildlife
The continued prevalence of animal poisonings poses a serious threat for both ...
Bee projects a hive of activity despite pandemic
From bee farms to honey villages, Cyprus is doing its bit to boost vital bee population
Just a short time ago, bee-related projects around the island were really picking up, ...