Nearly 240,000 pets went on tail-wagging journeys on Polish trains in the first half of the year.
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Polish city plants flowers to tackle wild boar problem
Species such as hyacinths appear to repel wild boars due to their intense scent.
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Rare white Bali starlings born in Polish zoo
Less than 100 adult Bali starlings are estimated to exist in the wild.
Polish city installs bear-proof rubbish bins
The initiative, a collaboration with a neighbouring national park, is intended to protect both animals and humans.
1.5 tonne stork nest found in Poland a contender to win contest for Europe’s biggest
Poland used to have Europe’s largest stork population but lost that title to Spain in 2015.
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.
Hundreds of scientists urge EU to stop Poland’s environmentally “devastating” border wall
The 186-kilometre wall will run through Białowieża Forest, Europe’s last lowland primeval woodland and a UNESCO-protected site.
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.
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 opposition seeks ban on fireworks to protect animals
Fireworks can cause distress, and even death, among domestic and wild animals, claim the MPs.
World’s biggest “insect hotel” created in Warsaw
The aim was was to educate developers about eco-friendly buildings.
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.
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.
