No Red Kite Deaths Were Recorded at a Retrofitted 48-Pylon Power Line Used by Reintroduced Birds
Twenty-one reintroduced red kites generated 802 GPS fixes around a 48-pylon power line retrofitted against electrocution in Jaén,…
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Research, conservation and new discoveries
A continuing selection of new studies, conservation projects and important developments connected to species in the archive.
First Giraffe Calf Born in Iona Since Angolan Giraffes Were Reintroduced
A giraffe calf has been recorded in Angola’s Iona National Park for the first time since Angolan giraffes…
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First tiger released into Kazakhstan’s wild in more than 70 years
A female Amur tiger named Ümit has been released into Kazakhstan’s Ile-Balkhash reserve, marking the first return of…
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Moving 38 Osprey Chicks Had Little Modelled Effect on French Population Growth
A 30-year demographic study found that mainland France’s osprey population was still growing, while removing 38 chicks for…
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Ospreys Raised Three Chicks in Switzerland’s First Breeding in 112 Years
A male released by the Swiss reintroduction project and an unringed female of unknown origin raised three chicks…
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Poole Harbour Ospreys Fledged Four Chicks for Third Year Running
The Carey pair fledged four chicks for the third year in a row, while four young males hatched…
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33 Descendants of Phased-Release Cheetahs Reached Independence in South Africa
Twelve captive-origin cheetahs were phased into seven fenced reserves in South Africa. Their ranging and habitat use stabilised…
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Reintroduced spotted hyenas establish home ranges within seven months in Tswalu
Satellite tracking of five reintroduced spotted hyenas in Tswalu found that their home ranges stabilised within seven months,…
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Twelve Angolan Giraffes Were Reintroduced to Bicuar National Park
Twelve angolan giraffes from two Namibian source properties were reintroduced to Bicuar National Park in Angola. All 12…
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Four Moose in Romania’s Reintroduction Programme Are Adapting Well After Three Months
One male and three females at Vânători-Neamț Natural Park were reported to be adapting well three months after…
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Released White-rumped Vultures Raised a Chick in India for the First Time
Thirty-one captive-bred White-rumped Vultures were released in Buxa Tiger Reserve from 2021 to 2023. Six formed three pairs,…
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Six Cheetahs Return to Zambia's Luangwa Landscape After Nearly 30 Years
Three male and three female cheetahs from South Africa have been moved to North Luangwa as the first…
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Direct Release of Farmed Red Deer Was Followed by 69% Mortality in Croatia
GPS monitoring of 16 farmed red deer released directly into the wild in Croatia recorded 69% mortality; ten…
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Habitat conditions help explain why some African buffalo translocations succeeded in Mozambique
A 2026 analysis of African buffalo translocations in Mozambique found that habitat suitability helped explain success and failure,…
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Thirteen Young Red Kites Were Released in Aspromonte in the Fourth Reintroduction Year
Thirteen young red kites from wild donor populations in Switzerland and Corsica, plus one captive-bred bird, were released…
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Reintroduced Indian Grey Hornbills Bred in Gir for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Gujarat officials reported a fourth consecutive breeding year for Indian grey hornbills reintroduced to Gir after 40 birds…
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Fear of Harm to People Was Linked to Lower Support for Proposed Gaur Reintroduction
A survey of 109 households in 22 villages around Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve found that fear of gaur harming…
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Four Cheetahs Reintroduced to Eswatini After More Than 35 Years
Two female and two male cheetahs have been reintroduced to Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve, forming a founder…
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VKM: Exporting Up to 26 Osprey Young to Ireland Would Not Harm Conservation Status in Norway
VKM concluded that exporting up to 26 wild young ospreys from two Norwegian donor areas to Ireland would…
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Nine Female White Rhinos Bring Zinave’s Introduced Population to 39
Nine female white rhinos were moved from South Africa to Zinave National Park in June 2026, completing the…
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