According to an announcement by the environmental group Callisto, wolves have made a remarkable return…
Tag: wildlife conservation
A baby gorilla, part of the endangered western gorilla species, was rescued at Istanbul Airport during a customs inspection. Hidden in a wooden crate and smuggled from Nigeria to Thailand, the young primate was intercepted by Turkish authorities. Now under the care of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the gorilla is receiving rehabilitation and close monitoring to ensure its recovery, highlighting the ongoing fight against illegal wildlife trafficking.
The European Union plans to relax protections for wolves amid rising populations, creating conflict between farmers and environmentalists. The proposal would downgrade wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected," addressing livestock attacks in member states, including Greece. With around 19,000 wolves in the EU, farmers seek better management to protect their livelihoods, while conservationists caution against potential threats to wildlife and ecosystem balance.
At Turkey's Pazarkule border, customs officials have seized a vehicle smuggling a range of exotic animals from Greece, including kangaroos, alpacas, parrots, and flying squirrels. The driver has been detained, and the animals will be transferred to the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal wildlife trafficking and the need for stricter controls and international cooperation to protect endangered species.
Two bear cubs were found dead at the Ammochori junction on the Florina-Kozani national highway on Monday morning.
A bear cub, approximately six months old, was freed this morning from a hotel forecourt…