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Illegal traders of exotic animals were caught in Kyiv. Photo
Illegal traders of exotic animals were caught in Kyiv. Photo

Perpetrators face up to eight years in prison

Scientists have confirmed that dugong mermaids have become extinct in China
Scientists have confirmed that dugong mermaids have become extinct in China

In some Asian cultures, dugong body parts are used in traditional medicine

The zoo will receive half a million hryvnias for migrant animals in Rivne
The zoo will receive half a million hryvnias for migrant animals in Rivne

An additional amount is required to feed these animals

The Kyiv park was equipped with houses for bats. Photo
The Kyiv park was equipped with houses for bats. Photo

5 species of bats live in Holosiivskyi Park

Energy workers replaced lawnmowers with sheep and cows in Germany
Energy workers replaced lawnmowers with sheep and cows in Germany

Vegetation is usually mowed every summer by machines or by hand

Criminal proceedings are opened for the destruction of a unique gopher colony
Criminal proceedings are opened for the destruction of a unique gopher colony

Only a part of one of the most important colonies remained

Ukrainians were urged to help the sick animals of Kherson
Ukrainians were urged to help the sick animals of Kherson

Excess funds will go to help other animals in need

The number of dolphins killed in the war in Ukraine. Photo
The number of dolphins killed in the war in Ukraine. Photo

The actual data on dead Black Sea dolphins is greatly underestimated

5 eco-initiatives for Ukraine's food security
5 eco-initiatives for Ukraine's food security

Initiatives will help to solve environmental problems more effectively after victory

Conservationists want to restore the nature of Zmiiny Island
Conservationists want to restore the nature of Zmiiny Island

Environmentalists also call for the creation of new protected areas in the Odesa region in places close to the victims on Zmiiny, in particular rocks and steppes