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A severe pollution incident has killed several hundred fish and crayfish in the Tägelbach stream in Frauenfeld, Canton Thurgau. Authorities describe it as a 'total loss of the fish population' along a three-kilometre stretch, with the cause currently unknown.
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.
The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has concluded that preventive culling has effectively slowed the growth of Switzerland's wolf population. Since 2023, over 220 wolves have been killed, with 77 culled in the most recent regulatory period.
According to the Swiss Ornithological Institute's latest monitoring program, the blackcap has become the most numerous breeding bird in Switzerland with nearly one million pairs, displacing the chaffinch from the top spot for the first time.
Authorities in canton Graubünden announced that hunters and gamekeepers killed 35 wolves from ten different packs between September and January as part of the official regulation phase to manage the population.
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.
Swiss parliament has voted to allow the shooting of so-called 'problem wolves' throughout the year, extending the hunting period. The decision aims to protect livestock but has been met with opposition from those who argue the recently revised hunting legislation should be given more time.
From trusted Swiss news outlets