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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Residents of Polish city warned to stay inside amid bear sighting
Municipal police are patrolling the area where the bear was last this morning.
Poland’s EU office wins praise as only Polish embassy in the world to welcome pets
Ambassador Andrzej Sadoś, who introduced the policy, says it is good for morale and reduces stress.
Bees returned to Poland’s largest urban apiary after occupying tree in city centre
“We have to remember that if we keep calm, the bees will stay calm too.”
Non-native great white pelican settles in Poland
The bird has been seen fighting with native storks over a rooftop nest.
Warsaw calls on residents to stop feeding wild boars after record number of sightings
There have already been 1,100 reported sightings of wild boars in Warsaw this year, more than double the annual total in 2021.
Beaver defies experts by surviving second winter in Polish mountains
Park rangers now see signs that the animal has been joined by others, indicating that a new colony may be established there.
North American snapping turtle found in Polish village after living in the wild for years
It may have been one brought to Poland 25 years ago by a Pole living in the US who wanted to “enrich” his homeland’s wildlife.
Zebra and wild ass become best friends in Polish zoo
“The boys love to make mischief together. Sometimes they have conflicts over who gets to have the ball.”
Cat found living in “dragon’s cave” beneath Polish castle
Like the legendary Wawel dragon, the cat was lured out of the cave with food.
Dog who helped Polish rescuers save Turkey quake victims receiving treatment after heroic week
Golden retriever Orion helped Polish rescuers save 12 people from under the rubble in Turkey.
Unprecedented herd of 170 bison spotted in Poland
Scientists say it is the largest herd of European bison they have ever seen.
Plague of rats terrorises village residents across Polish district
Some locals have blamed a mink farm, though the owner denies it.
