For a long time, many species have been so scarce that they are hardly ever seen. Humanity has wiped out over fifty percent of all mammals, birds and fish in as many years. Across Europe, efforts to restore the balance of ecosystems damaged by the human footprint are...
Beavers are not only a particularly remarkable animal, but these rodents are true ecosystem-engineers whose value cannot be overstated. They help mitigate flooding, improve water quality, and capture more water for agriculture in the face of climate change. They also...
The horse is one of the species most represented in cave art during the Paleolithic in the southwest of Europe. These representations show an equine with phenotypical characteristics close to two present-day species which are generally considered as ancient horses:...
Sustainable management of feral horses and burros has become a complicated and often controversial issue in the state of Nevada in the United States. As an iconic image of the American West, many people perceive these animals as a natural component of the environment,...
The wild Pottaka horses are distinctive characters in the large wildlife reserve of Anciles, Valle del Bisonte. The sun shines everyday now, and the temperature rises. For a wild animal it is important to stay healthy. Not only internally but also on the outside of...
The ‘no interference’ controversy in the famous Oostvaardersplassen sparked new conflicts between the Dutch Forest Department and animal welfare organisations and the general public. In February 2018, 1062 animals died in the reserve because of a lack of food combined...
