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The marbled polecat is a rare animal found in the Donetsk and Luhansk areas of Ukraine, as well as the Azov steppes. In the area that is currently occupied by russia, it was formerly protected. Scientists thought there were just 100 marbled polecats in all of Ukraine, but in recent years, reports of the animal have increased. We talked to one of the people who witnessed it to find out what is so special about the marbled polecat.

In Ukraine, search and rescue dogs have a lot of work to do. Residential buildings become frequent targets of russian shelling, and rescuers use dogs to look for survivors beneath the debris. What possible dangers might the State Emergency Service of Ukraine's rescue dogs encounter? And can they be replaced by any technologies? We asked people who deal with search and rescue dogs and others who know a lot about the health and behavior of these animals.

Ground teeth, lost eyesight, and repetitive movements of former circus bears tell us more about training than a million interviews with their abusers. That's why we asked the staff of bear rehabilitation centers about the condition and fate of their residents. This is the first article of the Hey STOP project, a series of publications about the exploitation of animals in circuses.

Illegal wildlife trade is one of the most powerful criminal businesses in the world. According to Interpol, its annual turnover ranges from $7 billion to $23 billion. These figures are surpassed only by human trafficking, drug trade, and arms dealing.

The Exclusion Zone? No, it’s a zone of dual ecocide, a zone of lessons unlearned. This is how Ukraine’s Chornobyl might be described post-2022. One might think that after a global-scale disaster under Soviet rule, russians would have learned that where there’s a risk of radiation contamination, extreme caution is paramount, as the effects touch everyone on the planet. Yet, here they are, repeating history. We delve into this as part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project.

Kamianska Sich is a place rich in history and home to a unique steppe ecosystem. Two Ukrainian scientists grew so fond of this area that they dedicated themselves to studying and protecting it. Even now, after nine months of russian occupation and under constant shelling, they continue their work. Learn about what they have discovered so far and what they plan to explore next in this article, which is part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project.

As part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project, we talk about what is often grandly called "love for the homeland"—a feeling deeply rooted in memories of birds singing in Sumy, encounters with wild animals near Prypiat, and night swims in Crimea. But most of all, this love lives in dreams of these places surviving, so we can one day return.

How does explosive ordnance affect wildlife and natural areas? How long will it take to remove these threats from unique natural environments? We examine these issues as part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project.

As part of the We Be of One Blood project, we look back to the times when the foundations of blood donation were first being discovered. It was thanks to the research and experiments that began in the 17th century that lives are now saved — both human and animal!

Once known as the Grand Meadow, the ancient Ukrainian steppe, the area has become the bed of the Kakhovka Reservoir by Soviet engineers who built a dam. The recent act of ecocide by the Russians, who blew up the dam, has been studied under the #StopEcocideUkraine project to understand how nature is recovering.

Stories of how to love life — every life, from the kitten born blind to the dog who lost her sight with age. Every animal deserves love and proper care.

Is it possible to hold russia accountable for ecocide and compel it to compensate for the damage caused to nature? As part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project, we are looking at how Ukrainian laws and international norms can help in it; what needs to be changed and what politicians are taking towards this.

Dog handlers and an expert in dog behaviour explain how to deal with a dog's aggressive behaviour towards other animals.

As part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project, we are exploring the environmental consequences of the First and Second World Wars: which ones have been overcome, and which ones we haven't yet recovered from. This experience provides tools and motivates us to seek new solutions to prevent russian environmental crimes from destroying our environment.

How to recover from the loss of a pet? How to properly support those who have experienced such a tragedy? How to explain this death to a child? We asked a psychotherapist about this. In times of war, when there are so many losses around, her advice is worth reading by everyone.

Tips on renting accommodation with your pets from a real estate expert and experienced people.

After February 24, life has changed: instead of continuing to design buildings or shoot videos, Khrystyna and Serhii decided to professionally catch animals for sterilization. Read more about this profession in the interview.