Every year, thousands of wild hamsters are being killed in Ukraine. However, this is not the only reason why scientists predict its complete extinction by 2050. We talk about the threats to this species and rescue missions with Mykhailo Rusin, a researcher at the Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Center for Rare Species at Kyiv Zoo and the founder of the Hamster Rescue Center.

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.

Lennard De Klerk is a Dutch businessman and scholar who was perhaps the first in the world to study the impact of military conflicts on the climate. His research primarily focuses on the war in Ukraine, but the researcher argues that humanity will feel its effects far beyond the country's borders. Learn more about these consequences in the article published as part of the #StopEcocideUkraine project.

Everyone in Ukraine and beyond should know the answers to these ten questions, share them, and never forget about russian ecocide. Otherwise, the perpetrators of environmental crimes will remain unpunished.

A slightly playful quiz that can help you discover something new about yourself and some rare Ukrainian animals.

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.

What archaeology and animal protection have in common

A heartwarming story about a soldier who took in a stray kitten at his dugout and now cares for her, just as she cares for him and his comrades.

The United States, Costa Rica, Uganda… Andrew Kushnir travels the world helping animals. This is his fifth visit to Ukraine: he has rescued not only cats and dogs but also lions and a leopard. He shared all of this in the interview, sometimes even in Ukrainian.

Perceptions of pit bulls in Ukraine and the United States