Researchers from the Archipelagos Institute recorded a sperm whale surfacing and diving in deep waters off Ikaria, near an ecologically important underwater canyon that serves as a migration route for whales and dolphins
An albino roe deer with a snow-white coat and pink eyes has returned to the wild in northern Greece after spending two weeks recovering from a head injury
A British heritage organization recruits staff each year for a five-month stint at a remote Antarctic museum and post office, offering monthly pay of up to €2,500, with accommodation, food and equipment provided.
Half the wildlife populations tracked in WWF’s Living Planet Report 2026 are stable or growing, from bluefin tuna to green sea turtles. The report says three systems, food, energy and finance, cause most of the damage to nature
A livestock farmer in the Taygetos mountains says the losses exceed €30,000 in what he says is the second similar incident targeting his animals in the same area within two years
Severe weather in the Epirus region damaged livestock facilities and roads, while a lightning strike killed 88 sheep at an elevation of about 2,000 meters
Two young foxes were filmed chasing each other around a park in Elliniko, just a few meters from a metro station, delighting people who happened to be nearby.
Authorities are investigating two attacks in the Marmaras area, including one involving a 2-year-old Serbian boy, as DNA tests are carried out to determine whether a wolf or jackal is responsible
A male Liomera rugipes was found off Rhodes at a depth of 50 to 55 meters, marking the species’ westernmost recorded presence in the Mediterranean.
A new Oxford-led study reveals hundreds of surprising bonds between primates and other species, from monkeys grooming deer to gorillas caring for baby galagos
The cute but destructive rodents are criminal masterminds, easily circumventing humans’ meager defenses. Even car diapers don’t always work.
Five decades after a graduate student’s rescue plan that people had scoffed at, a thriving ecotourism economy has taken flight along the coast
Poultry remains were found along about 20 meters of shoreline in Malakonta, prompting the mayor of Eretria to file a complaint against unknown individuals and authorities to investigate their origin
The unusual visitor appeared exhausted and unable to fly, leaving beachgoers watching with a mixture of curiosity and admiration
After rescuing an injured crow in Xanthi, seasonal firefighter Anestis Melissopoulos never expected the bird to stay — or to become a permanent member of his household
An endangered bearded vulture perched on a plane's wing at Crete's Heraklion Airport Sunday night, prompting firefighters to scale a ladder and coax the bird off before an international flight could depart.
Infected worker ants get a life of ease in the colony before becoming bait for the parasite's next host
Volunteers, animal welfare groups, and local authorities are searching burned communities in western Attica, rescuing surviving pets and wildlife, while appealing for continued public support as recovery efforts continue.
A deer trapped inside an open water reservoir in Kozani was rescued by members of the Kallisto environmental organization after becoming unable to escape from the slippery, vertical walls
At least 62 animals have been brought to safety as rescue teams continue evacuating pets, strays and farm animals from wildfire-hit areas, while an emergency shelter in Vilia remains on standby for additional arrivals.