Wildlife Around the World
A golden jackal was seen heading back to its pups in Turkey. These jackals are important for the local ecosystem. They help keep nature balanced by eating animal remains and controlling pests.
Officials in India rescued baby orangutans that were trafficked from Southeast Asia. They were found in the Ranakatha protected forest.
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In Kenya, an elephant with a broken tusk was seen at Amboseli National Park. Authorities are looking into the deaths of 18 elephants in the area. Vultures were also seen near an elephant carcass in the park.
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Foster mother Eszter Bajka helped guide bald ibises during their migration. She used a microlight plane to lead the birds from Germany to Spain. This project helps reintroduce these birds into the wild.
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Swans gathered in the Thames River in Windsor, UK, as people threw food. A crocodile was seen basking by a partially dry pond in Sri Lanka's Yala National Park.
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Wild boar were seen looking for food in a Turkish forest. The water levels there have dropped due to rising temperatures. These boar are important for the ecosystem. They help aerate the soil and spread seeds.
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A sea turtle hatchling swam into the sea from a beach in Turkey. Loggerhead and green sea turtle hatchlings make this journey from their nests. This shows their natural drive to survive.
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A giraffe and a zebra were spotted at a watering hole in Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Otters were seen playing on a platform near Bangkok, Thailand.
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Conservation Efforts and Unique Habitats
A Mexican wolf was photographed in Arizona. There has been discussion about removing Mexican and grey wolves due to concerns about agriculture and livestock.
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Nubian ibexes were seen resting on a hillside in Israel's Negev desert. Mitzpe Ramon is known for its large population of these ibexes.
Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA
A bumblebee fed on nectar in a city park in Estonia. A phayre’s leaf monkey, also called a spectacled monkey, was seen in Bangladesh. This endangered primate faces threats from deforestation and habitat loss.
Photograph: Sergei Grits/AP
An octopus became the first resident of an artificial reef in Turkey. This reef was made from discarded mussel shells. This project helps recycle waste and creates new homes for marine life.
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A male leopard seal slept on a beach in New Zealand. A northern alligator lizard basked in the sun in Oregon, US. This lizard is known for its alligator-like scales and can be fierce when threatened.
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