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Record fifth turtle nest cordoned off at Ġnejna Bay

ERA warns against excessive noise, trampling or light close to the nesting area that may pose a threat to turtle eggs and any hatchlings

Fourth turtle nesting site at Golden Bay

Nature Trust calls for volunteers to monitor nesting site as ERA issues emergency conservation order

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,...

[WATCH] Salina nature reserve passed on to BirdLife

The Salina nature reserve and salt pans will be restored, serving as an...

The Salina nature reserve and salt pans will be restored,...

[WATCH] Updated | Flamingo saved in late night operation succumbs to injuries

A flamingo which was stuck in high tension wired was saved in an operation which included the help of the Civil Protection Department, firefighters,...

A flamingo which was stuck in high tension wired was...

Leatherback turtle died of pneumonia, but weakened by ingested plastic

Plastics found in intestines of leatherback turtle weakened animal before it succumbed to pneumonia

Plastics found in intestines of leatherback turtle weakened...

Updated | Two more storks killed in Malta, Birdlife: half of flock missing due to illegal hunting

Two more White Storks are killed days after a poacher is charged with the killing of a stork • Parliamentary secretary says shooter has been apprehended

Two more White Storks are killed days after a poacher is...

FKNK to hunters: Watch what you upload to social media

Malta’s hunting federation has warned hunters and trappers that photos...

Malta’s hunting federation has warned hunters and...

[WATCH] Hunter kills three white storks, BirdLife demands enforcement

BirdLife said that two of the birds were collected by the hunter while calling...

BirdLife said that two of the birds were collected by the...

Protected seabirds at risk of predators attracted by larger tuna farms

Seabird colonies off the Rdum tal-Madonna cliffs and eastern Comino could be affected by larger tuna ranches that tend to attract predatory birds

Seabird colonies off the Rdum tal-Madonna cliffs and...

BirdLife invites public to view flamingos at Ghadira Nature Reserve

This is the first time in the NGO’s history that 10 flamingos have...

This is the first time in the NGO’s history that...

ERA and Nature Trust take drastic measures to protect turtle eggs in Gnejna

After yesterday's thunderstorm, every effort was taken to maintain appropriate conditions for the survival of the turtle eggs in Gnejna Bay • In 2012,...

After yesterday's thunderstorm, every effort was taken...

Ghadira suffers widespread damage following yesterday’s thunderstorm

Facilities and shops in the area also reported as having suffered from a considerable amount of damage • The recent extension of Balluta Bay also suffered...

Facilities and shops in the area also reported as having...

[WATCH] Agency for implementation of environmental projects launched

Environment Minister Jose Herrera said that the agency would be given the...

Environment Minister Jose Herrera said that the agency...

Spreading manure on Gozo fields still a ‘common practice’

The company is insisting that the practice of spreading untreated manure, which...

The company is insisting that the practice of spreading...

[WATCH] Stargazers witness longest 'blood moon' this century

Stargazers around the world were able to delight in last night's lunar...

Stargazers around the world were able to delight in last...

Moon will turn blood red on Friday in longest lunar eclipse of the century

The moon will spend 103 minutes in the Earth’s shadow on Friday, making it the longest total lunar eclipse in a century • Mars will be the closest...

The moon will spend 103 minutes in the Earth’s shadow...

FKNK tells bird trappers October season may not be possible

The president of the hunting lobby still believes trapping will still be...

The president of the hunting lobby still believes trapping...

Kalanka hotelier wants to bring back the Maltese goat

An ambitious plan to reintroduce the Maltese goat, a breed which disappeared...

An ambitious plan to reintroduce the Maltese goat, a breed...