Animal world
News about animals, shelter activities, adoption stories, and volunteer efforts.
Pets as living "sensors": how dogs, cats and horses capture the world more finely than we do
Dogs that get anxious minutes before an earthquake, cats that see in the dark up to 6 times better than us, and horses that "know by nose" - their senses are changing the way we live together more and more deeply.
A Real Baby Boom at Burgas Zoo: Cute Marmoset Babies Delight Visitors!
There's a baby boom at Burgas Zoo! Two female marmosets have given birth to tiny babies, so small they can fit in the palm of a hand. The fathers and other group members are actively involved in raising them. Check out the photos and video of these adorable creatures!
New Addition to Stara Zagora Zoo: Three Little Lion Cubs Cause a Sensation!
The Stara Zagora Zoo has a new addition - three little lion cubs, born on January 20th. The young generation, the result of the couple Elsa and Leo, are already delighting visitors. The zoo director, Dr. Nayden Iliev, shares details about the care and changes in animal management.
The Beaver's Return: How a Lost Inhabitant is Coming Back to Bulgarian Rivers
Beavers (Castor fiber) are returning to Bulgaria after a century and a half of absence! Tracks have been found along the Rusenski Lom River, and they are gradually spreading. Important for the ecosystem, experts are studying and protecting them.
The First Storks in Burgas: Spring is Approaching!
The first storks have already been spotted over Burgas, according to the "Poda" Nature Conservation Center. The arrival of spring and the joy of people are expected with them. The center is a popular place for bird watching.
Romance at the Zoo: Wolves on Their Way to a Family and Anticipation of Fluffy Wolf Cubs
Wolf love is blossoming at the Burgas Zoo, promising new favorites. Fluffy wolf cubs are expected, while the zoo continues to develop with new animals and interesting initiatives for visitors.
Four Paws: The Mission for Animals and the Relocation of the Bears Gardo and Florencia
The Four Paws organization, together with its partners, successfully relocated two bears to a rescue center in Belitsa. The operation, part of the mission to improve the living conditions of wild animals, is the result of many years of work.
Volunteers Join Search for Missing Fishing Boat Near Sozopol
Tomorrow, a coastal search will be conducted in Sozopol to aid in the search for the missing fishing boat with three people on board. The meeting point is in front of the Sozopol Municipality.
Foster homes and adoption instead of purchase: how Bulgarians change the fate of 4,000 homeless dogs annually
Nearly 4,000 stray dogs find a home every year in Bulgaria, more and more often through foster families and adoption campaigns. How do shelters and volunteers change our attitude towards street dogs?
Burgas Zoo: Valentine's Day with Trifon Zarezan - Love, Humor, and Worms for Exes
Burgas Zoo combines Valentine's Day and Trifon Zarezan with an unconventional campaign: treats for animals, animal adoptions, and naming worms after exes for charity. The celebration also includes a glass of wine in nature.
Jubilee Census of Wintering Birds in Bulgaria: Rare Species Discovered
Ornithologists have completed the 50th census of wintering waterfowl in Bulgaria. Over 40 teams surveyed more than 250 wetlands, discovering atypical species as well.
Antarctic penguins start nesting weeks earlier due to warming
Three species of penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula are shifting their breeding season by up to a month ahead over a decade, which scientists say is a record pace and puts two of the species at risk of extinction by the end of the century.
Poisoned Vultures: A Loss for Nature and a Recurrence in the Ticha Area
Four black vultures were poisoned in the area of the village of Ticha. "Green Balkans" is raising the alarm about the seriousness of the case, which is a recurrence. Yuli Ivanov specifies information about a new type of slow-acting poison. No charges have been filed.
Mid-winter count of waterfowl begins on January 15
From January 15 to 18, the mid-winter count of wintering waterfowl in Bulgaria will take place. The 50th anniversary edition of the campaign, which covers over 320 wetlands, will collect data on bird numbers and determine indicators of environmental condition.
Speed Race: The Fastest Animals on Earth
Explore the fastest animals on Earth: cheetahs, falcons, fish, and insects. From land to sea and sky, discover the speed record holders in the world of wildlife!