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Migrating birds return to Switzerland early

Thanks to mild spring temperatures, many migrating birds have returned to Switzerland earlier than usual. Swiss TV met up with an expert from the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Wauwilermoos, a reserve in canton Lucerne especially for migrating birds, where there’s a whole lot of nest building and mating going on. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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Swiss seeks to recreate Noah’s Ark

This content was published on Schneiter, from northwestern Switzerland, has not only won a European prize for different types of taxidermy but has also explored creating fantasy animals and anthropomorphic creatures – animal heads mounted on shop dummies. At the 2010 European competition of taxidermy, held in Italy, Schneiter became the first Swiss to win the Schwarz Taxidermy Award, which…

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Swiss tackle the threat of animal diseases

This content was published on As veterinary experts know, it’s not a question of if the next big disease outbreak happens but when, something that the new Swiss animal health strategy aims to address. Although Switzerland is widely regarded as a best practice example in the area of animal health, global developments make vigilance essential. On Tuesday the Federal Veterinary…

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Snowshoes lead to growth of wildlife safe havens

This content was published on The Federal Environment Office and the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) recently launched an online map that indicates the latest wildlife protected zones to help people who go on ski tours and cross-country hikers on snowshoes to plan fauna-friendly routes. Like a lynx’s beautiful coat, the new internet map is covered with tiny spots – although…

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