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Second turtle nest of the season sees 60 turtles hatched

Out of the 74 eggs in the nest, 60 hatched successfully, while 14 eggs remained unhatched. There are currently six more nests expected to hatch in the coming weeks

First sighting of invasive Red dwarf honeybee in Europe recorded in Malta

First established colony of the Red dwarf honeybee, Apis florea, has been recorded for the first time ever in Europe in Malta

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...

[WATCH] 22 loggerhead turtles hatch overnight in Ramla l-Ħamra

22 loggerhead turtles hatch in a surprise discovery by the public • The...

22 loggerhead turtles hatch in a surprise discovery by the...

Scientists release first lab-grown Qabru freshwater crabs into the wild

Nature Trust Malta releases first crabs cultured inside lab: “Many species are already facing extinction as their habitats have come under...

Nature Trust Malta releases first crabs cultured inside...

Hind-legs like 1970s boot-cut jeans: new wasp discovered in Malta

Brand new species of wasp identified by Maltese researchers and scientists

Brand new species of wasp identified by Maltese researchers...

Dead fish at Chadwick Lakes are alien species unsuitable to warm climate

The Environment and Resources Authority is investigating reports of dead fish at Chadwick Lakes but initial assessments suggest the fish died because of warm...

The Environment and Resources Authority is investigating...

Malta approves 500 turtle dove quota, three times average shot in last five years

Maltese government ignores warnings from European Commission that turtle dove is seriously endangered

Maltese government ignores warnings from European...

Brussels orders hunting quotas for turtle dove to be cut by 50%

Ornis must discuss legal notice on EC decision to reduce turtle dove quotas,...

Ornis must discuss legal notice on EC decision to reduce...

Rescued turtle’s release marks awareness-raising snorkelling trails

Turtle ‘Paul’ rescued off Filfla after ingesting hook released back...

Turtle ‘Paul’ rescued off Filfla after...

Scientists may have found freshwater locked in Maltese seafloor from 20,000 years ago

Strong indications of freshened groundwater offshore in south-east of Malta between Valletta-Marsascala coastline

Strong indications of freshened groundwater offshore in...

‘Bounty’ on the heads of invasive species could keep nuisance fish at bay

Lionfish and toadfish species could have both ecological and socio-economic hazards as fish spread to Central Mediterranean

Lionfish and toadfish species could have both ecological...

New conservation objectives and measures for Marine Protected Areas

Environment Minister and ERA CEO announce public consultation on conservation...

Environment Minister and ERA CEO announce public...

Animal lovers, brave pups and feathered friends to get first ever national awards

Best vets, best farmers, best service dog, best farm animal... the nominations are open!

Best vets, best farmers, best service dog, best farm...

12 colonies of protected corals found in Kalkara creek

ERA clearance for 305 berths only on condition that coral colonies in Kalkara...

ERA clearance for 305 berths only on condition that coral...

Help the bees with the weeds, beekeepers tell local councils

Beekeepers association urges local councils not to remove weeds from rural...

Beekeepers association urges local councils not to remove...

Heatwave prompts warning from animal protection society

First heatwave for summer prompts alert from MSPCA about dogs being at high...

First heatwave for summer prompts alert from MSPCA about...