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Habitat: Currents in and around the European Atlantic

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:32:05 GMT

From the Azores to Svalbard, passing through Doñana in Spain, the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands, and the Alps, our journey to create the documentaryHabitat2revealed the vital role of the Gulf Stream. Now under threat, this ocean current helps sustain biodiversity across Europe and far beyond.

From Patagonia to Bavaria: how the loss of biodiversity opens the door to viruses

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:29:15 GMT

In the Bavarian countryside, a tributary of the Danube has lost half of its water and almost all its wildlife. This is not a minor environmental issue. It reflects the same process seen in depleted ecosystems around the world, where the loss of natural balance supports the growth of viral reservoirs and raises the risk of spillover into humans.

The restoration of the Große Laber area, funded almost entirely by the Fondazione Capellino and carried out with local nature conservation groups and volunteers, is part of an effort to restore ecological balance. Human health security depends on this balance more than many realise.

A companion for life deserves more than a tight leash

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:27 GMT

A companion for life deserves more than a tight leash

There is a small gesture that happens thousands of times each day, in every city. It is so automatic that it often goes unnoticed: the leash tightens, a quick pull, and a familiar phrase, spoken or unspoken, ‘Come on, let’s go.’

The dog lowers its nose toward something that, for it, is full of meaning. We pull it away.

It is worth pausing on this moment, because it reveals a deeper misunderstanding about who dogs are, what it means to live with them, and the responsibility we accept when we choose to share our lives with them.

Something you may not know about bees

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:24:42 GMT

“ If bees disappeared from the Earth, humanity would only have four years left to live.” Many people have heard this quote, often linked to Albert Einstein.

In fact, there is no evidence that Einstein ever said it, and scientifically it is not entirely accurate. But the idea behind it is true. Bees play an essential role in nature. As they move from flower to flower, they carry pollen between plants, helping them reproduce.

Elephants: an extraordinary bond between mothers and their calves

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:23:16 GMT

When we think of elephants, we often picture their impressive size, their intelligence, or even their remarkable memory.

Dispelling the myth of the 'Big Bad Wolf'

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:20:12 GMT

For centuries, the wolf has been portrayed as a threat in fairy tales and legends, fromLittle Red Riding Hoodto Jean de La Fontaine. It is often shown as a cunning and cruel enemy, ready to attack both people and animals. These stories have created a lasting fear that still shapes how many people see wolves today, and in some cases how they are managed in policy.

What’s Really Behind Your Cat’s Purr?

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:53 GMT

There are those quiet, comforting moments your cat curls up beside you and begins to purr. It feels like a simple sign of contentment. But what is actually happening behind that soft, steady sound.

How Does Your Dog Really See You?

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:17:36 GMT

If you have a dog, you may have wondered, what do they actually see? And how do they see you?

My cat is urinating outside the litter box – what should I do?

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:15:44 GMT

You come home… and there it is. A surprise. It smells strong, and you discover that your cat has urinated on the bed, or next to the litter box. And unfortunately, this isn't the first time…

Stitching habitats back together before it’s too late

Admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:51 GMT

Fondazione Capellino and the challenge of habitat loss that is isolating wildlife