https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241203/europe-set-to-allow-more-wolf-hunting-after-protection-status-lowered Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:33:52 +0100 europe-set-to-allow-more-wolf-hunting-after-protection-status-lowered The tardigrade, most famous for its ability to survive in extreme habitats, is prevalent and thrives in Denmark’s temperate climate according to University of Copenhagen researchers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230815/denmark-is-crawling-with-worlds-toughest-animal-researchers Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:36:53 +0200 denmark-is-crawling-with-worlds-toughest-animal-researchers Danish designer Dorte Mandrup will be the architect behind a visitors’ centre for whale spotters northern Norway. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191125/danish-architect-designs-flagship-norwegian-whale-centre Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:42:21 +0100 danish-architect-designs-flagship-norwegian-whale-centre Eleven new islands have emerged in Danish coastal areas over the last three years. The news is wind beneath the wings for birds, an expert said. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190306/denmark-gets-11-news-islands-in-three-years Wed, 06 Mar 2019 13:14:04 +0100 denmark-gets-11-news-islands-in-three-years For the first time in two centuries, it can be said with confidence that at least one wolf has made its home in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20141105/the-wolf-has-officially-returned-to-denmark Wed, 05 Nov 2014 17:54:36 +0100 the-wolf-has-officially-returned-to-denmark A 25-year-old man led his pet pony to a public beach and then killed it in a “painful and abominable" way as his buddy filmed the whole thing. https://www.thelocal.dk/20141015/two-men-sentenced-to-jail-for-beheading-pet-pony Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:08:00 +0200 two-men-sentenced-to-jail-for-beheading-pet-pony A large number of dead seals found recently on the island of Fanø has led to worries that a surge in seal deaths in western Sweden will also reach Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20141003/swedish-seal-deaths-raise-concerns-in-denmark Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:49:00 +0200 swedish-seal-deaths-raise-concerns-in-denmark A house in the Aarhus suburbs is home to as many as 200 bats, and with their protected status the homeowner is left with few options for their removal. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140911/danish-womans-house-overrun-by-bats Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:06:00 +0200 danish-womans-house-overrun-by-bats After being nearly non-existent for upwards of a century, the white-tailed eagle population is at a record high and ornithologists think there might even be some uncounted one hiding amongst the trees. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140811/denmarks-white-tailed-eagles-come-soaring-back Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:51:00 +0200 denmarks-white-tailed-eagles-come-soaring-back While autopsies relieved fears of a new outbreak of a deadly seal plague, otters are reportedly making a comeback on Zealand. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140717/wildlife-roundup-dead-seals-and-new-otters Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:23:23 +0200 wildlife-roundup-dead-seals-and-new-otters