European hamsters are a critically endangered species whose range has declined 75% in Poland since the 1980s.
Notes from Pawland
Deer seen duelling in middle of Polish town
An official from a nearby national park notes that such a sight is rare in natural environments, let alone in urban ones.
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Polish government clashes with hunters over plans to introduce regular health checks
The climate ministry notes that other groups that handle weapons already have the requirement to undergo such tests.
Dog who throws ball to passers-by from balcony becomes star in Polish city
Videos of Buba’s game have racked up millions of views online.
Polish mountain park completes test of bus that could replace overworked horses
The programme was run as part of an agreement with animal rights groups following a recent case of a horse collapsing.
Polish Left calls for all dogs to have identity numbers
They say this would help to prevent dogs from becoming homeless.
Dog flees into Poland across border from Belarus
The dog has been taken into the care of border guards after the Belarusian authorities did not take it back.
Polish government to investigate after horse collapses pulling tourists in mountain park
This was “not an isolated case”, noted the environment ministry after a film showed a horse collapsing and then being hit by the coachman.
Unique albino from Polish zoo named international penguin of the year
Kokosanka, a five-year-old African penguin, was rewarded with a herring cake, her favourite snack.
Court to re-examine case of rescue dog adopted as organ donor
“The verdict will determine whether homeless animals will be a source of spare parts for other animals.”
Poland to cull thousands of boars over ASF virus fears
But some experts say that culling does not work and other measures are needed.
Rescuers travel 700km to save puppy stuck for days on island after river floods
“It was worth the 1,400 km [roundtrip],” said one of the rescues.
Three-legged boar thriving in Polish forest
It appears to coexist peacefully with a pack of wolves – one of which is also missing a leg.
Most dogs temporarily adopted during Polish city’s winter freeze find permanent homes
Only 20 of the 123 dogs temporarily adopted three weeks ago have been returned, despite temperatures returning to normal levels.
