European Wildlife: Bringing the Sturgeon Back to Germany
Biologists want to repopulate German rivers with sturgeon. A test batch of aquarium-raised fish has already been re-introduced and a school of fish will likely …
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Bearded Vultures Re-introduced to the Alps: The Return of the Bone Crusher
In the 19th century, the Bearded Vulture had a bad press. It was accused of carrying off and devouring lambs and even small children. Alpine …
Me and My Pet Tiger: “Trespassers Will Be Eaten”
Eccentric private citizens in the United States own more tigers than exist in the wild worldwide. But owning big cats can be a dangerous hobby, …
Our Warming World: The Day the Climate Changed
The climate change debate may have turned an important corner. Sir Nicholas Stern’s report not only put a price tag on global warming, but also …
Brown Bears in the Alps: The Great Bear Comeback
The brown bear is returning to the mountains of Central Europe, thanks to resettlement projects in Italy, Austria and France. Biologists celebrate the animals’ return …