More More Big cats find love and habitat in Switzerland This content was published on Feb 14, 2018 Feb 14, 2018 Once hunted to extinction in Switzerland, lynx are doing well now – thanks partly to the successful matchmaking services of the Swiss government.
More More The bone-picker that was a ghost in Switzerland This content was published on Jan 17, 2018 Jan 17, 2018 The largest bird in the Alps, the bearded vulture was exterminated in the 19th century and is a vulnerable species today.
More More Meet an amphibian that’s at home in the Alps This content was published on Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017 Tricky to spot, the Alpine salamander stands out for its unusual reproductive style and ability to handle the cold.
More More Tree of life’s a beech This content was published on Oct 15, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 In autumn, Switzerland’s beech trees are aflame with red leaves. However, they struggle with the higher temperatures that come with climate change.
More More Cute rodent appears on postcards and plates This content was published on Sep 14, 2017 Sep 14, 2017 Their fat faces grace postcards; their fat is used in salves. In Switzerland, the marmot is part mascot, part medicine chest and part meal.
More More Rarefied beauty found in Alps and adverts This content was published on Aug 15, 2017 Aug 15, 2017 Fuzzy and white, Edelweiss flowers are a lucky find for hikers, and a ubiquitous sight on Swiss marketing materials.
More More Big, yes, but bad? Carnivore divides Swiss opinion This content was published on Jul 18, 2017 Jul 18, 2017 Emotions run high whenever this elusive creature appears. As wolves make a comeback in Switzerland, they spark feelings of awe and fear.
More More Not a rose but a rhododendron This content was published on Jun 15, 2017 Jun 15, 2017 Immortalized by Swiss singer Polo Hofer, this flowering plant thrives in the Alps and in the Jura region.
More More A sweet treat for hunter-gatherers This content was published on May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017 In May and June, Switzerland’s wild blueberry bushes are in bloom. They’re popular with birds, foxes and bears.
More More The raptor with the unjustified bad rap This content was published on Apr 15, 2017 Apr 15, 2017 This is the only large Swiss predator that survived the days when the bearded vulture, the lynx, the wolf and the brown bear were exterminated.
More More Research finds financial benefits of biodiversity This content was published on Feb 8, 2020 Feb 8, 2020 Farmers could increase their revenues by increasing biodiversity on their land according to interdisciplinary research in Switzerland and Germany.
More More Switzerland opposes proposals to restart trade in rhino horns and ivory This content was published on Aug 13, 2019 Aug 13, 2019 Switzerland will oppose proposals by southern African countries seeking to relax restrictions on the international trade in white rhinoceros.
More More Swiss parliament agrees to loosen protected species hunting rules This content was published on Jun 11, 2019 Jun 11, 2019 Parliament has agreed to ease rules that regulate the number of certain protected species, making it easier to shoot wolves in the Swiss Alps.
More More Uri votes for more power to control bears and wolves This content was published on Feb 10, 2019 Feb 10, 2019 Nearly 70% of voters in the central Swiss canton of Uri have approved an initiative that expands its powers for regulating bear and wolf populations.
More More The endangered insects that we never see This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 Nov 15, 2018 Can the decline of insects in Switzerland be halted? The first national day of the insect is calling on politicians and public to act.
More More Making Switzerland a better place for birds This content was published on Aug 9, 2018 Aug 9, 2018 If you’re a crested tit in the woods, Switzerland is a great place to live. But if you’re a skylark you’re in trouble.
More More Rare bear seen again in the Bern area This content was published on Jul 5, 2018 Jul 5, 2018 Swiss wildlife authorities have confirmed the sighting of a brown bear in the Bernese Oberland, continuing the pattern of increased spottings.
More More Nature is worth billions, say scientists This content was published on Jun 9, 2018 Jun 9, 2018 Biodiversity is worth billions in terms of human well-being, but poor policy and lifestyle choices are causing a drastic decline.
More More Three out of eight Swiss bird species endangered This content was published on Apr 23, 2018 Apr 23, 2018 Worldwide, about one in eight bird species is endangered. In Switzerland, it’s three times as many.
More More Lynx dead after botched capture attempt in Switzerland This content was published on Apr 10, 2018 Apr 10, 2018 Swiss gamekeepers have killed a Eurasian lynx that was hurt during efforts to catch him for a resettlement project.
More More Swiss bear on the piste This content was published on Apr 10, 2018 Apr 10, 2018 A bear wandered into a Swiss ski resort on Monday, sparking excitement among the few onlookers.
More More Global warming drives plants to higher altitudes This content was published on Apr 5, 2018 Apr 5, 2018 Significantly more plant species are growing on mountain tops today than 100 years ago.
