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Germany’s 'first wild bison in 250 years’ shot by authorities

Germany’s 'first wild bison in 250 years’ shot by authorities

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced on Friday that it is filing charges against an official in eastern Germany who ordered hunters to shoot a bison he claimed was a danger to the public.

Gay penguins left in peace after breeding plans stall

Gay penguins left in peace after breeding plans stall

Tiny German backpack X-rays aid gentle giants

Tiny German backpack X-rays aid gentle giants

Clean-up saves sea life from trash filled nets

Clean-up saves sea life from trash filled nets

Third of species in German seas at risk

Third of species in German seas at risk

2013

Problem geese deposits frustrate German mayor

Problem geese deposits frustrate German mayor

Calls grow for crack nature police squad

Calls grow for crack nature police squad

First bison born in wild 'for centuries'

First bison born in wild 'for centuries'

New sandy bird island rises off North Sea coast

New sandy bird island rises off North Sea coast

2012

Police clear forest camp for coal excavation

Police clear forest camp for coal excavation

Nearly a third of vertebrate species at risk

Nearly a third of vertebrate species at risk

Fishy demand for North Sea seal cull

Fishy demand for North Sea seal cull

Storks get high-tech bling for epic trek

Storks get high-tech bling for epic trek

2011

Porpoises attract tourists and biologists in river towards Bremen

Porpoises attract tourists and biologists in river towards Bremen

2010

Lynxes clawing back a bit of German wilderness

Lynxes clawing back a bit of German wilderness

2009

Grey seal watching trips start as population stabilises

Grey seal watching trips start as population stabilises

Wattenmeer mudflats named world heritage site

Wattenmeer mudflats named world heritage site

Toad migration season keeps fence volunteers busy

Toad migration season keeps fence volunteers busy

2008

Kingfisher crowned bird of the year

Kingfisher crowned bird of the year

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