Gozo’s alien frogs came from Turkey, genetic research shows
Alien frogs from three fresh water locations in Gozo trace their origins to southern Anatolia in Turkey, researchers have discovered in the wake of genetic tests
Ornithologist Marie Claire Gatt is first Maltese woman to hold Maltese bird-ringing licence
Ornithologist is first Maltese woman to hold a bird-ringing licence issued by the Maltese Bird Ringing Scheme in its 47-year history
Opening trapping season puts Malta at risk of more court cases - BirdLife

BirdLife questions the way in which Malta reached its agreement with the European Commission on opening of trapping season

BirdLife questions the way in which Malta reached its...

Over 1,800 bird trapping sites have been tracked on a Google map of Malta

And that excludes 5,000 other trapping sites for finch trapping...

And that excludes 5,000 other trapping sites for finch...

Update 2 | Malta reaches EC agreement on trapping, BirdLife questions legal changes

No finch trapping, while trappers are each only allowed one site from where to trap birds, with sites to be registered on public website • BirdLife...

No finch trapping, while trappers are each only...

Stuffed protected birds found in Tarxien residence

The birds were found during the course of an investigation into illegal hunting...

The birds were found during the course of an investigation...

Hunting lobby claims BirdLife International manipulated Turtle Dove populations

Hunters say reclassification of Turtle Dove to vulnerable species was made possible by incorrect estimation of bird populations

Hunters say reclassification of Turtle Dove to vulnerable...

[WATCH] Look around your seafront: a stranded seabird fledgling could need your help

BirdLife Malta appeals to the public to help disorientated Scopoli’s Shearwater chicks as fledging season starts 

BirdLife Malta appeals to the public to help...

Fifteen illegal hunting incidents filmed by CABS in three weeks

The NGO said the cases included the shooting of seven Honey Buzards, five Marsh...

The NGO said the cases included the shooting of seven Honey...

Record year for illegally shot birds as poachers target honey buzzards

With 69 birds shot at illegally so far this year, 2018 is turning out to be a record

With 69 birds shot at illegally so far this year, 2018 is...

Alien crayfish have invaded Malta’s valleys, study finds

Biologists warn that the release of alien crayfish into the wild by...

Biologists warn that the release of alien crayfish into the...

BirdLife says shot protected birds recovered during raptor migration

Shot birds recovered by BirdLlife during migration of over 600 raptors flying...

Shot birds recovered by BirdLlife during migration of over...

Joe Sultana, Maltese environmentalist and ornithologist, dies aged 78

Outspoken and passionate defender of the Maltese countryside and natural...

Outspoken and passionate defender of the Maltese...

[WATCH] Record number of 10 swifts saved and released in Malta this summer

Young fledglings found out of the nest cared for round-the-clock by BirdLife staff and volunteers

Young fledglings found out of the nest cared for...

Hunting lobby says it objected to Wildlife Crime Unit despite unanimity

BirdLife has accused the FKNK of a U-turn on a proposal for a wildlife crime unit after outraged members objected to the creation of the enforcement unit

BirdLife has accused the FKNK of a U-turn on a proposal for...

CABS offers €5,000 reward for information leading to Stork killers

Last surviving White Stork is presumed dead, say CABS after bid to trap bird...

Last surviving White Stork is presumed dead, say CABS after...

Miao! Purrfect show lined up for Malta’s 79th International Cat Show

From Balinese to Himalayans, Persians to the Siberian Sphynx... the International Cat Show is an educational outing for all the family

From Balinese to Himalayans, Persians to the Siberian...

In bloom: Jellyfish spotters take scientific project into its ninth year

Very few things can ruin a day at the beach quite like getting stung by a jellyfish or finding that the beach you have gone too is infested with them

Very few things can ruin a day at the beach quite like...

Environment and Resources Authority says no to illegal Rabat zoo

The owners of the zoo want to have four cages permitted, but the ERA...

The owners of the zoo want to have four cages permitted,...

[WATCH] Over 90 turtles hatch at Gnejna Bay

A record number of turtles hatched on Wednesday night, despite the wet weather...

A record number of turtles hatched on Wednesday night,...