1+ week, 5+ day ago  (464+ words) Bird Life Malta says at least 14 birds, including protected species, were found with shotgun injuries A common kestrel that was shot in October and released back into the wild in February after months of rehabilitation is among the casualties of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (26+ words) Three schools are taking part in the first national e Twinning project, sharing nature in their gardens through Bird Life Malta's environmental education programme, Dinja Wa'da...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (178+ words) 'It's great to plant trees, but it's very important to plant native species. Planting invasive trees would result in a decline of our local flora, which will harm the biodiversity' - Rangers Action has been initiated for the removal of illegally-planted…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (284+ words) Four eagles, 10 finches seized from David Briffa, court hears Authorities seized 14 birds from former FKNK council member David Briffa after he was caught finch trapping out of season, a court heard on Wednesday. The court was hearing evidence against David…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (461+ words) 'Most poachers remain entirely unfazed by the current enforcement measures' Poaching illegalities have surged as bird migration peaks, the Munich-based Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) said on Tuesday. On Monday, police confiscated two rare Ortolan Buntings (Ortolan) and a Tree…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (760+ words) Just as we humans carefully manage our health to maintain high standards of well-being, the intricate balances that regulate the marine ecosystem also require vigilant observation and continuous monitoring to identify any early indicators that could negatively impact the health…...

1+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (542+ words) Snakes studied in Malta genetically identical to snakes in Greece The European cat snake, which was often considered a native fixture of the Maltese countryside, was likely introduced to the islands by humans rather than arriving naturally. A new genetic…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (396+ words) His study focused on three mammals: the African elephant, the humpback whale and the Florida manatee Luigi Michele Zahra has recently completed his studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest. His thesis questioned how the brain adapts when…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (389+ words) CABS says 13 bird trappers were caught red-handed by police in the past 10 days An environmental NGO has released footage showing a trapper crushing a protected Kestrel under his boot in Gozo. The Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS), whose members witnessed…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (686+ words) Modern construction is gambling with our lives, says Louis Borg The jib of a tower crane swings silently over your bedroom, your children's play area, your sanctuary. The operator has gone home. The site manager is off for the day....