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human-interest

Runaway Wallaby Captured in Central Switzerland, Reunited with Owner

A wallaby that sparked curiosity after being spotted hopping near a woodland in central Switzerland has been safely captured and returned to its owner, a licensed wallaby farm in canton Lucerne.

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Runaway Wallaby Captured in Central Switzerland, Reunited with Owner

animals

Zurich Implements Strict Rottweiler Ownership Controls

Nine Rottweiler owners face legal action in Zurich as new licensing requirements take effect, affecting nearly 300 registered dogs in the canton.

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Zurich Implements Strict Rottweiler Ownership Controls

politics

Parliament Rejects Mandatory Cat Microchipping Law

Swiss House of Representatives votes against nationwide mandatory microchipping scheme for cats, despite concerns over 10,000 missing cats annually.

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Parliament Rejects Mandatory Cat Microchipping Law

animals

Knie Children's Zoo Ends Century-Old Elephant Ride Tradition

Historic Swiss zoo announces end to elephant rides by 2025, aligning with European endangered species protection standards and modern animal welfare practices.

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Knie Children's Zoo Ends Century-Old Elephant Ride Tradition

society

Basel Zoo Maintains Security Protocol After Rhino Incident

Basel Zoo affirms current safety measures following February incident where visitor entered rhino enclosure, sparking public safety debate.

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culture

The Fondation Barry du Grand-St-Bernard celebrates two decades of maintaining Switzerland's iconic dog breed, with over 450 puppies bred since its establishment.

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