Read more about the article Iconic Spanish Sand Dunes May Vanish Due To Selfie-ish Tourists
Picture shows the Maspalomas Dunes in Spain, undated. It is one of the areas that are at risk of disappearing due to visitors. (Newsflash)

Iconic Spanish Sand Dunes May Vanish Due To Selfie-ish Tourists

A Spanish beach's protected iconic sand dunes could disappear completely because of tourists climbing them to take selfies, say angry environmentalists. Gran Canaria's legendary Maspalomas Dunes have mesmerised generations of…

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Read more about the article Endangered Indian Rhinos From World’s Oldest Zoo Munch On Protected Woodland Treats
Image shows rhinos at the Schoenbrunn Zoo, in the city of Vienna, Austria, undated photo. They will receive treats from the Austrian Federal Forests. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash)

Endangered Indian Rhinos From World’s Oldest Zoo Munch On Protected Woodland Treats

Endangered Indian rhinos at the world's oldest zoo got a real treat after forest rangers delivered them fresh branches and twigs to munch on. The species - listed as 'vulnerable'…

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Read more about the article Giant Tanker Rips Through Marine Reserve
Photo shows corals allegedly affected by a ship, undated. A Cuban ship named "Melody" loaded with porphyrite, allegedly affected an area of protected corals in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. (Newsflash)

Giant Tanker Rips Through Marine Reserve

A tanker loaded with 20,000 tonnes of rocks has been accused of damaging a pristine coral reef as it sailed to Mexico. Furious environmentalists say the ship damaged the protected…

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Read more about the article Airport Customs Seize 13 Rare Smuggled Monkeys
Image shows one of the 13 monkeys that were seized by customs in Vienna, Austria, undated photo. They were originally shipped to Malaysia in January 2023. (BMF, Zoll/Newsflash)

Airport Customs Seize 13 Rare Smuggled Monkeys

Airport customs in Vienna have seized a shipment of 13 monkeys originating in the Czech Republic and destined for Malaysia. The customs agents became suspicious after they found that only…

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Read more about the article New Lizard Species With Tail Longer Than Its Body
Photo shows a new species of lizard discovered in Otishi National Park in Peru, undated. This new species belongs to the genus Proctoporus (Reptilia, Gymnophthalmidae) whose greatest diversity is found in the Andean foothills and whose specimens are characterized by having a tail longer than the body. (SERNANP/Newsflash)

New Lizard Species With Tail Longer Than Its Body

A new species of lizard with a tail longer than its entire body has been discovered in Peru. The species- named 'Proctoporus titans' - was found in the Andes mountains…

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Read more about the article Protected Alligator’s Feet Impaled On Sticks Found By German Customs
Image shows the alligator feet impaled on sticks, undated photo. They were discovered in a postal package by authorities from the Gelsenkirchen Customs Office, in Germany, in November 2022. (Zoll/Newsflash)

Protected Alligator’s Feet Impaled On Sticks Found By German Customs

German customs have seized four feet from a protected alligator species that were impaled on wooden sticks and sent as a gift from the USA. The postal package containing the…

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Read more about the article Nine Protected Tortoises Stolen From Pet Shop In Switzerland
Image shows the one of the endangered tortoises that were stolen from a pet shop undated photo. The incident happened in the municipality of Zuchwil, in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (Polizei Kanton Solothurn/Newsflash)

Nine Protected Tortoises Stolen From Pet Shop In Switzerland

Swiss police officers have been looking for culprits suspected of stealing nine protected tortoises from a pet shop in Switzerland. The young leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) were reportedly stolen from…

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Read more about the article Emperor Penguins Live Up To 373 Miles Further North Than Previously Believed Say Boffins
Image shows an emperor penguin colony near the Neumayer station of the Alfred Wegener Institute in an undated photo. A 2022 study showed that young emperor penguins swim far north beyond the 50th parallel south in their first year of life in Antarctica. (Alfred Wegener Institut, Aymeric Houstin/Newsflash)

Emperor Penguins Live Up To 373 Miles Further North Than Previously Believed Say Boffins

Tracking of young emperor penguins in Antarctica has shown that they live about 373 miles further north than previously believed and stay far outside of their protected areas. The Alfred…

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Read more about the article Breastfeeding For Longer Could Stave Off Obesity, Says New Study
Picture shows the group of scientists in an undated picture. They worked in a research with mouse that confirmed that breastfeeding can help obesity in adults. (@UniversidadeUSC/Newsflash)

Breastfeeding For Longer Could Stave Off Obesity, Says New Study

Breastfeeding for longer could reduce the risks of of infants developing obesity later in life, a new study has revealed. Researchers in Spain discovered that lengthening the period when baby…

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