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The number of wolf packs in Switzerland has continued its upward trend, reaching 43 nationwide with a total of 350 identified wolves, according to a new report that highlights the growing tension between conservation efforts and agricultural interests.
After being hunted to local extinction, the otter is being spotted again in Swiss rivers and lakes. Conservation groups celebrate the comeback but warn that its long-term survival depends on continued efforts to renaturalize waterways.
While conservationists celebrate the return of the otter to Swiss rivers after decades of absence, the environmental picture is complex. A stark reminder of nature's power comes from the CHF255 million in damages from the Blatten landslide, showcasing the ongoing tension between ecological recovery and climate-driven risks.
From bears in Alaska to deer in the Alps, an artificial intelligence system developed by Swiss researchers is revolutionizing wildlife conservation by enabling scientists to recognize and monitor individual animals.
Zurich Zoo has euthanised 10 healthy gelada baboons, citing a lack of space in other European zoos and increasing unrest within its 48-member clan. The zoo director stated the measure was necessary for the long-term health of the group, with the bodies made available for research.
Citing increasing group unrest and a lack of space in other European zoos, Zurich Zoo has euthanized ten healthy gelada baboons from its 48-member clan. Zoo officials stated the measure was necessary for the long-term health of the group.
During the regulatory period from September to January, hunters and gamekeepers in canton Graubünden killed 35 wolves. The cull, based on the revised federal Hunting Act, included 32 wolves from ten packs and three individuals with behavioural problems, as authorities aim for a sustainable coexistence between humans and wolves.
In a legally binding measure to target protection efforts, Switzerland has created a new 'List of Priority Species' featuring 2,999 plants and animals for which the country has a special responsibility, including endemic species like the Blüemlisalp ground beetle.
Conservation organization Pro Natura has named the hedgehog the Animal of the Year for 2026, aiming to raise awareness about the gradual disappearance of its natural habitats in Switzerland due to intensive agriculture and tidy urban landscapes.
In an effort to raise awareness about declining populations, the conservation organization Pro Natura has named the hedgehog as the Swiss Animal of the Year for 2026. The group warns that the beloved mammal is rapidly losing suitable habitats in both agricultural and urban areas.
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