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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Vladimir Popov, 23, had moved to the Egyptian resort of Hurghada with his father several months ago, possibly to avoid conscription to Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine

Off the coast of Spain and Portugal, killer whales have been biting boats. And the famous beluga whale nicknamed “Hvaldimir” has popped up again – this time in Sweden. When first spotted in Norway in 2019, wearing a suspicious harness, some suggested he could be a Russian spy.

Scientists say their research is the first detailed study of elephant whisker anatomy.

Better management of existing apex predators and compensation schemes for farmers and gamekeepers needed, broadcaster says

Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo

The "strange phenomenon" has manifested itself before

Rare record of humpback in region in early summer may suggest species comeback

When Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, was reported to have "really dark" water, residents considered whether its condition was responsible for an apparent death of pondlife there

'We are left to pick up the pieces when tragedy strikes and watch as the authorities put up warning notices after the event when it's too late'