Kokosanka, a five-year-old African penguin, was rewarded with a herring cake, her favourite snack.
Notes from Pawland
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.”
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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.
Kraków’s croissant “creature” becomes global hit, spawning memes and merchandise
The author of the viral post has opened up about his work at the shelter.
Mystery tree “creature” reported to animal services actually a croissant
Residents were scared to open their windows.
Poland introduces tougher fines for owners who fail to clean up after dogs
There will also be higher punishments for letting dogs off the leash in public and failing to muzzle them in public transport.
Volunteers and police help mating toads cross the road in Polish city
Common toads are waking from their winter sleep and setting off towards ponds.
Animal shelter in Poland offers “window of life” to leave unwanted small pets
Owners can hand over the animals anonymously and safely with “no questions asked”.
Polish village mayor accused of killing protected bison and trying to sell head as trophy
The mayor allegedly tried to cover up the crime by claiming to have found the carcass by chance.
French cremation company seeks to expand pet funeral services to Poland
Despite Poland having the third largest number of pets in Europe, it has far fewer crematoriums than its much smaller neighbours.
Wolves return to forests around Warsaw 50 years after being culled to near extinction
A pack of wolves has settled in a national park just 20 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw.
