Good news for Cyprus’ unique water snake
The places where Cyprus’ unique but endangered water snake (Natrix Natrix Cypriaca) live have increased significiantly, according to environmental group Terra Cypria. A study carried...
Endangered species
Bee projects a hive of activity despite pandemic
From bee farms to honey villages, Cyprus is doing its bit to boost vital bee population Just a short time ago, bee-related projects around the...
Boat ban off Peyia sea caves to protect rare monk seals
Fishing and the movement of boats have been prohibited in the Natura 2000 protected area of the Peyia sea caves, the agriculture ministry announced on...
Rare monk seal born off Akamas
A female Mediterranean monk seal, named Aphrodite, was born a few weeks ago in the Akamas bay area the agriculture ministry said on Monday....
At least 23 Asiatic lions die in India, five from rare virus
By Zeba Siddiqui India’s top biomedical research body urged the government on Friday to take immediate steps to save Asiatic lions after 23 of...
SOS to locate baby monk seal
The fishery department said on Wednesday it was concerned about a baby monk seal that got separated from its mother, saying that its life is...
New threat after seven endangered vultures found dead
Seven Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) have been found dead and although authorities and conservationists suspect poisoning, they have been unable to confirm the exact cause...