Record seventh turtle nesting site recorded at Golden Bay
After an Ecological Monitor spotted the turtle and noted that the eggs had been safely laid, Nature Trust Malta checked the turtle’s microchip and found out that it was the...
NGOs fume at new amendment allowing fireworks to be lit within 20 metres of protected areas
Eight environmental NGOs are calling for the immediate repeal of the law and the initiation of a proper public consultation process, as they question why the legislation was...
Bird trappers with unregistered trapping sites issued with ‘special permit’

New trapping law released without publication of trapping sites as required by rules

New trapping law released without publication of trapping...

Whales, dolphins strongly present in Maltese islands, ERA study finds

The Sperm Whale, one of the largest toothed whales on the planet, were among...

The Sperm Whale, one of the largest toothed whales on the...

Inwadar afforestation ‘dream come true’ for park managers

Tree-planting will have to be sensitive to coastal environment and follow...

Tree-planting will have to be sensitive to coastal...

Finch trapping to go on after all, says the government, despite repealing law

The Gozo Ministry said it remains a prerogative of the government on whether to allow finch trapping for 'research' purposes to go on • Song...

The Gozo Ministry said it remains a prerogative of the...

No swimming warning: sewage leak at Qui-Si-Sana being investigated

The Environmental Health Directore warns against swimming at Qui-Si-Sana in...

The Environmental Health Directore warns against swimming...

Furry honours: winners of the first Malta Animal Awards, in pictures

Animal heroes and winners of the first Malta Animal Awards

Animal heroes and winners of the first Malta Animal...

After flamingo massacre, poachers target highly-protected osprey

Injured osprey is recovered from a field in Bidnija in another poaching...

Injured osprey is recovered from a field in Bidnija in...

Qawra Point should be declared a no-hunting zone, says BirdLife Malta

Following the killing of four Greater flamingos on Saturday, BirdLife Malta...

Following the killing of four Greater flamingos on...

Updated | Four Greater flamingos shot down at Qawra Point

Police arrested and are interogating the hunter who allegedly shot at the flock

Police arrested and are interogating the hunter who...

[WATCH] BirdLife and CABS report rampant illegal hunting on Friday

South-westerly winds favoured migration of birds of prey on Friday...

South-westerly winds favoured migration of birds...

Police seize 300 finches smuggled from Italy, birds released back into the wild

Police and WBRU confiscate 300 wild finches smuggled into Malta from Italy, illegally trapped birds released back into the wild by BirdLife Malta

Police and WBRU confiscate 300 wild finches smuggled into...

[WATCH] Maltese architects propose aggressive afforestation plan for Malta

This is how the Inwadar national park in Marsaskala could look like as 25 architectural firms propose series of designated afforestation plans for Malta

This is how the Inwadar national park in Marsaskala could...

Vulture conservation groups demands criminal action over alleged Egyptian vulture killing

Two European conservation groups have written to the Prime Minister asking that the crime be punished

Two European conservation groups have written to the Prime...

Rare vulture reportedly shot down after disappearing from bird-tracking system

The endangered Egyptian Vulture was last seen in Dingli

The endangered Egyptian Vulture was last seen in Dingli

Points system loosens screws on law-breaking hunters

Hunters spared increased fines on second offences, will not be taken to court...

Hunters spared increased fines on second offences, will not...

Over 1.5 million Gozo bees burnt alive in arson of 28 hives

The aggressor placed tires under the hives and set them on fire

The aggressor placed tires under the hives and set them on...

Gzira duck village razed to the ground over unsanitary conditions

Animal Liberation Malta welcomes decision to close down the duck village,...

Animal Liberation Malta welcomes decision to close down the...

Total of 71 turtle hatchlings emerged from previously undiscovered nest

Documentation of a turtle nest at Ramla l-Ħamra by ERA officials reveals 71 turtle hatchlings emerged successfully

Documentation of a turtle nest at Ramla l-Ħamra by ERA...