The golden jackal: Europe’s quiet newcomer
A new canid is making its way across Europe. Since 2016, the golden jackal (Canis aureus) has been…
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Rewilding Academy Engages in Eighth GEF Assembly as Global Environmental Action Accelerates Towards 2030
Samarkand, Uzbekistan | 31 May – 6 June 2026 – The Rewilding Academy participated in the 71st Council…
Europe’s Horses Weren Not “Przewalski”
Why the wild horses of the Ice Age looked familiar – but were not what was previously believed…
Beyond the Numbers: The Genomic Fragility of Europe’s Gray Wolves
A Hidden Threat in Recovery Europe is witnessing what appears to be a remarkable wildlife recovery story. After…
How Feral Horses and Cattle Are Shaping Europe’s Landscapes
On a crisp morning in Denmark, a herd of feral horses grazes quietly across a 120-hectare rewilding reserve….
Tool‑Using Cow Challenges How We See Animal Intelligence
In an idyllic Austrian countryside, a long‑lived Swiss Brown cow named Veronika is compelling scientists to rethink long‑standing…
Oostvaardersplassen at Risk: Frans Vera on Nature and Policy
At the Rewilding Our World Conference 2025, leading voices in science, policy, and practice come together to explore how rewilding can restore ecosystems, strengthen resilience, and reshape our relationship with nature. We spoke with Frans Vera to hear his perspective.
Rethinking Protection: A New Map for Europe’s Wild Future
As the climate and biodiversity crises deepen, scientists and conservationists across Europe are rallying around a bold, urgent…
Wolves, Us, and the Wisdom of Belonging: Ubuntu in the Dutch Wilderness
Shedding New Light on Old Stories The return of the wolf to the Netherlands evokes powerful reactions—ranging from…
Why did so many large animals go extinct outside Africa?
Europe was once a land of giants—woolly mammoths roamed the tundras, giant deer with antlers wider than a…
Understanding the Feeding Ecology of Wolves in the Netherlands
After several years of sporadic appearances, the first wolf (Canis lupus) permanently resettled in the Netherlands in 2018….
Wolves return—without attacking livestock
Why Europe’s returning wolves may not be the livestock predators they’re made out to be. Rewilding Meets Reality…
