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A study by Agroscope Zurich and the University of Hohenheim has led to the reclassification of wild honey bees as 'critically endangered,' prompting calls from conservation groups for systematic monitoring and habitat protection.
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Environment
A new study has reclassified wild honey bees in Europe as 'critically endangered', distinct from managed bee populations. Swiss conservation groups are now urging for systematic monitoring and habitat protection to address this urgent threat to biodiversity.
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Environment
In a landmark conservation success, a pair of ospreys has nested and hatched three chicks in Switzerland, marking the first documented breeding of the species in the country since 1914, thanks to a long-term reintroduction project.
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Agriculture
The Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture has officially recognised the Black Alpine pig, which was on the verge of extinction. This recognition for Switzerland's only surviving ancient pig breed is the result of dedicated breeding efforts since 2013.
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Conservation
The Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture has officially recognised the Black Alpine pig, saving the breed from the brink of extinction. Following breeding efforts resumed in 2013, it is now the only surviving ancient pig breed in Switzerland, a status that will likely unlock support measures for its conservation.
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Animals
Zurich Zoo has announced the birth of a baby gorilla, the first for mother Mayumi. The zoo expressed 'cautious optimism' as the birth proceeded without complications, and staff are now closely monitoring the critical first few weeks for the as-yet-unnamed newborn and its exemplary mother.
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Technology
A new record has been set in Switzerland as volunteer drone teams successfully located and saved 7,590 fawns from agricultural mowers this season. The effort involved around 800 teams using thermal imaging drones to search over 73,000 hectares of grassland.
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Technology
In a remarkable intersection of technology and conservation, Swiss volunteers using thermal-imaging drones have saved a record 7,590 fawns from being killed by agricultural mowers between April and July, surpassing last year's total by over a thousand.
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Environment
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.
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Environment
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.
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Environment
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.
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Technology
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.
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Zurich Zoo
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.
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Zurich Zoo
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.
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Wolves
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.
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Environment
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.
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Environment
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.
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Environment
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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