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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Woman in Poland surprised to find monkey on her balcony
Municipal police were called in to remove the animal.
Racoon resists rescue attempts after falling asleep on a streetlamp in Poland
After the fire brigade brought the animal down it climbed back up again to its comfortable perch.
Moose spotted on roof of Polish shopping centre
The animal was safely sedated and will be released in a nearby forest.
Beaver rescued after wandering the streets of Kraków
Beavers, a species once close to extinction in Poland, are now thriving in the country.
Poland grants retirement benefits to dogs working in prison service
After nine years of service, retired dogs will have their costs of food and medical care covered.
Rabies jabs made compulsory for cats in parts of Warsaw and surrounding province
110 cases of rabies were recorded in the Mazovian province last year.
Lynx population booms in Poland thanks to reintroduction programme
Lynxes are an endangered species in Poland, with just 150 of them living in the wild.
Poland puts up net to protect animals from new razor-wire border fence
Green politicians have warned that the fence will harm wildlife, including endangered species that live along the border.
Polish national park warns about giant cannibal alien slugs
Limax maximus, whose name means “biggest slug”, is an alien and dangerous species, warns Tatra National Park.
Scientists criticise Polish opposition’s move to legally protect street cats
A bill proposes recognising free-roaming cats as “an integral part of the urban ecosystem”.
First dog adoption app in Poland launched by high school students
The service matches animals needing adoption with prospective owners.
Poland’s first bridge for squirrels opens
Officials hope the bridge will protect the animals from cars and educate drivers.
