Animals
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Barcelona
Bird Flu Outbreak in Lleida Catalonia Tightens Health Controls
Catalonia has declared a health alert due to an avian flu outbreak. Authorities have isolated farms and ramped up inspections.…
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Barcelona
Catalan authorities face potential lawsuits over African swine fever outbreak
An outbreak of African swine fever in Collserola has sparked concern among farmers. The CReSA laboratory is at the center…
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Andalusia
Spanish Scientists Create Lynx Embryos from Cells of Deceased Females for the First Time
For the first time in Spain, embryos of the Iberian lynx have been created from cells of deceased females. This…
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Catalonia
Catalan Authorities Launch Major Plan to Protect Pig Farming from New Threats
The Catalan government is implementing a comprehensive set of measures to safeguard its pig farming sector. The new plan aims…
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Animals
Canadian Polar Bear Adopts Orphaned Cub into Her Family
A rare occurrence among polar bears has been documented in Canada. A female bear has taken in a cub that…
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Barcelona
Catalan Authorities Find No Evidence of Plague Virus Leak from IRTA-CReSA Lab
The African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia is not linked to the IRTA-CReSA laboratory. European experts have found no violations.…
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Animals
Which Commands Do Dogs Learn Fastest—and Which Take More Effort?
Discover which commands dogs pick up with ease and which require more patience. Step-by-step tips for effective training. Your pet…
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Barcelona
Police Raid CReSA Laboratory Following African Swine Fever Outbreak
Police in Barcelona have searched the CReSA laboratory amid suspicions of an African swine fever virus leak. Authorities and the…
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Animals
Neolithic Dogs of France Surprise Scientists with Miniature Brains and Behavior
Ancient French dogs were not what we expected. Their brains were even smaller than those of modern pugs. What secrets…
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Animals
Female Jackdaws Instantly Recognize Their Mate’s Voice Among Other Birds
Birds are capable of more than we think. Why do jackdaws respond more quickly to some than to others? Scientists…
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Animals
Spectacled Bears at New York Zoo Put on Unusual Log-Balancing Show
Spectacled bears at the New York zoo surprised visitors by playing on a log, stirring excitement among onlookers. The reason…
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Animals
The Quietest Creatures on Earth: How Animals Communicate Without Sound
Some animals make almost no sounds at all. They rely on gestures, scents, and even light to interact. Discover how…
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Valencia
Black Panther Mamba Dies in Valencia Bioparc After 17 Years
The black panther Mamba has died at Valencia's Bioparc. She lived almost twice as long as her species typically does…
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Barcelona
26 Wild Boars Found Dead from African Swine Fever in Catalonia
Catalonia has reported 26 cases of wild boar deaths due to African swine fever. Authorities are lifting restrictions related to…
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Animals
Archaeologists Uncover Neolithic Dog with Bone Dagger in Swedish Bog
An extraordinary find in a Swedish bog has surprised even seasoned archaeologists: the mysterious skeleton of a dog and an…
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Animals
Why Beehives Don’t Always Protect Fields from Elephants
In Tanzania and Kenya, beehives help protect crops from elephants. In Botswana, however, this method fails due to drought and…
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Getafe
20 Bird Flu Outbreaks Detected in Madrid Since Fall 2025
Madrid authorities have confirmed 20 bird flu outbreaks since September. Restrictions have been imposed in 18 municipalities. The virus has…
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Badalona
Catalonia Eases Restrictions Over African Swine Fever Near Collserola
Catalan authorities have allowed individual walks in the natural areas of the second perimeter around Collserola. Strict bans remain in…
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Animals
Scientists Uncover Unexpected Factors in Cat Longevity and Behavior
Sleep matters more than diet or exercise for a long life. Cats seek out men more often than women. These…
