The world's oldest zoo in the Austrian capital Vienna has welcomed 30 rare baby fish that are extinct in the wild. These La Palma pupfish (Cyprinodon longidorsalis), which are extinct…
Specimens from an extremely rare insect species that was believed to have been extinct for 130 years have been found in a German forest. The insect, Bittacus hageni, a type…
Birdwatchers have been astounded by the sighting of Hedwig-like snowy owls, as popularised by the Harry Potter films, in Spain, miles away from their natural habitat in the Arctic tundra.…
This is the moment two macaws drink water from a puddle on a busy city road just feet from passing cars due to the destruction of their natural habitat. An…
This is the moment Brazilian firefighters rescue a sleepy sloth relaxing on telephone cables. The incident was filmed at a residential complex in the municipality of Bayeux in the Brazilian…
This is the moment Russian conservationists return five seals to their natural habitat following a period of recovery at a rescue centre. The five ringed seals (Pusa hispida) were released…
These images show a jaguar which has been rescued with severe burns in Brazil after the stricken animal began to enter people’s houses seeking shelter when fires ravaged its natural…
This is the moment US zoo experts release 23 endangered turtles into their natural habitat in the Columbia River. The 23 western pond turtles (Actinemys marmorata) were released in the…
This is the moment an owl is released into its natural habitat after it was found injured on the road having apparently been hit by a car. The bird was…
This is the moment a puma that was captured on the city streets during the COVID-19 lockdown is released back into its natural habitat. The puma, the third to have…