In Portugal's Madeira, a species that fit in a petri dish is back in the wild
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Wildlife news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about wildlife in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about wildlife in Portugal for expats and residents.
The European roller is experiencing a decline in its range within Portugal, even though the overall number of these birds is rising.
The number has been rising uninterruptedly since 2010. On roads outside the IP (Principal Itineraries), the number increases even more. The project seeks to 'define strategies to understand the evolution of animal populations'.
A project from the University of Aveiro, promoted by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), recorded more than 500 annual accidents involving wild boar between 2019 and 2020, covering all types of roads.
Seven greater flamingo chicks have hatched at Lagos Zoo after keepers adopted an unusual solution to a four-year breeding drought: adding more flamingos to the flock. The park welcomed several The post Seven flamingo chicks hatch at Lagos Zoo appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança will collect records of animals during the solar eclipse on August 12th to detect changes in wildlife behaviour.
Home News Field guide to terrapins in Portugal was developed Field guide to terrapins in Portugal was developed The environmental association Palombar, based in Vimioso, has produced the first field guide to terrapins in Portugal, combining scientific knowledge and the study of nine reptile speci
A suspected wolf attack has killed 46 sheep and injured 12 others at a farm in Duas Igrejas, in the municipality of Miranda do Douro, Bragança district. The attack took The post Suspected wolf attack kills 46 sheep in Miranda do Douro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The attack took place in the early hours of last Monday. The breeder estimates that the losses are around 15,000 euros.
Home News Zoomarine Algarve welcomes birth of dolphin calf during 35th anniversary celebrations Zoomarine Algarve welcomes birth of dolphin calf during 35th anniversary celebrations Zoomarine Algarve has announced the birth of a male bottlenose dolphin calf named SAMI, marking a significant miles
The environmental organisation Palombar has released a comprehensive field guide dedicated to the species of terrapins found in Portugal.
Portugal has opened the first sanctuary for elephants in Europe, providing a new home for the animals.
Portugal has opened the first sanctuary for elephants in Europe, providing a new home for the animals.
Perhaps in a few decades we will look at the use of wild animals in various circuses the same way we look at macabre human zoos today.
Following a rehabilitation period at the Gaia Biological Park, the storks have now returned to their natural habitat in the Baixo Vouga Lagunar and the BioRia trails.
The legal status of wolves changes at the border, potentially allowing for the culling of animals that move from Portuguese territory into Spain.
Home News First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal The Zoo de Lagos announces the birth of a Southern Ground Hornbill, the first chick of this species to be born in a Portuguese zoo. By Bruno G.
Julie becomes the first resident of the newly established wildlife sanctuary located in Portugal.
Julie, the country's last circus elephant, arrived this week at the Pangea elephant sanctuary in Alentejo, the first major European sanctuary dedicated exclusively to housing elephants from circuses and zoos.
Home Good News Portugal's last circus elephant finally free Portugal's last circus elephant finally free Julie, Portugal's last circus elephant, has arrived as the first resident at the Pangea Elephant Sanctuary in the Alentejo — the first of its kind in Europe, and a landmark moment for elephant
A new species of venomous spider has been identified in Portugal.
Home News Venomous Chilean spider recorded in Portugal for the first time Venomous Chilean spider recorded in Portugal for the first time Researchers have confirmed the first recorded presence of the Chilean recluse spider ( _Loxosceles laeta_) in Portugal and across the Iberian Peninsula, follow
Home News Wild boars targeting picnics at Portugal’s Arrábida coast Wild boars targeting picnics at Portugal’s Arrábida coast Those planning to visit one of Portugal’s most picturesque stretches of coastline are being urged to keep a close eye on their food after wild boars were once again spotte
Authorities are investigating whether the deaths are linked to natural causes or third-party intervention.
Home News Organisations call on Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian Wolf Organisations call on Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian Wolf Three organisations linked to nature protection called for coordinated action by Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian wolf and address what they sa
An examination of necrophagous organisms or entities within the Portuguese context.
