Animals — latest ecology news

Court orders police to open case against Ministry of Economy following complaint by environmental activists
Court orders police to open case against Ministry of Economy following complaint by environmental activists

Environmentalists seek to hold Ministry officials accountable for tree felling in national parks

High-altitude meadows are being restored in the Carpathians. Why is this necessary?
High-altitude meadows are being restored in the Carpathians. Why is this necessary?

Camera traps have already captured images of foxes, deer, and roe deer in cleared areas

Ukraine strengthens protection of domestic animals: parliament supports bill No. 11328
Ukraine strengthens protection of domestic animals: parliament supports bill No. 11328

"Cosmetic" surgery and its use in advertising and entertainment without proper conditions may become illegal

Roe deer, deer, wild boars: the population of wild animals has grown in the Polissya forests of Ukraine
Roe deer, deer, wild boars: the population of wild animals has grown in the Polissya forests of Ukraine

Foresters attribute this to natural factors, systematic feeding, and semi-free breeding

Which animals could be on the brink of extinction in 2026?
Which animals could be on the brink of extinction in 2026?

Pangolins and stingrays, spiders and snakes, wild cats and relict pangolins – human activity threatens many species in different parts of the world

Animals are unable to keep up with the warming climate: a white ermine was spotted in the Odessa region
Animals are unable to keep up with the warming climate: a white ermine was spotted in the Odessa region

Natural color change exposes animals due to snowless winters and makes them vulnerable

Poland has banned animal breeding for fur
Poland has banned animal breeding for fur

The country is the world's second largest fur producer, but has decided to abandon this industry based on animal welfare principles

"Eternal chemicals" have reached marine life – they have been found in the bodies of whales and dolphins
"Eternal chemicals" have reached marine life – they have been found in the bodies of whales and dolphins

Researchers called the contamination of marine organisms "unprecedented

Due to the uncontrolled destruction of wolves, environmentalists have complained to the Bern Convention Committee
Due to the uncontrolled destruction of wolves, environmentalists have complained to the Bern Convention Committee

According to environmentalists, Ukraine has been violating international wildlife protection laws for 29 years

An injured moose needs urgent rescue. The responsible services are not responding
An injured moose needs urgent rescue. The responsible services are not responding

It is likely that poachers harmed the forest giant. People contacted the police and environmental inspectors, but experts have not yet examined the animal

Ukraine has banned crayfish fishing from December 1
Ukraine has banned crayfish fishing from December 1

The fine for catching just one river animal is over 3,000 hryvnia

The incredible nature of Ukraine in photos: winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025
The incredible nature of Ukraine in photos: winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025

Ukraine ranks third in terms of the number of photos uploaded among the 57 countries participating in the contest