Animals
Beware! Another cow may cross over!
Did you know that cows in Voorst (near Apeldoorn) have their very own cow crossing so they can roam safely and without the farmer's assistance between...
Zwientje Tikken: cultural tradition or animal abuse?
This Sunday the open Dutch championship 'Zwientje Tikken' (= 'tag the pig') will be held in the town of Luttenberg. Zwientje Tikken is a...
Artis: The oldest zoo in the Netherlands
Did you know that Artis is not only the oldest zoo in the Netherlands but also one of the oldest zoos of Europe?
The zoo...
Wolves return to the Netherlands
Did you know that the very first wolf in the Netherlands in over a century has been spotted several times during this sunny weekend?
The...
Skydiving hamster in Hengelo
Did you know that yesterday 3 kids playing in the streets of Hengelo (Overijssel) were flabbergasted when a hamster wrapped in a plastic ball...
More than 600 wildlife crossings in the Netherlands
Did you know that wildlife bridges ('ecoduct' in Dutch) are designed to help animals like deers and wild boars safely cross busy highways? There...
Dolphin born at Dolfinarium Harderwijk
Did you know that dolphin Liya gave birth to her first child at Dolfinarium Harderwijk yesterday? As soon as the newborn's gender is determined,...
Cats and dogs in the Netherlands
Did you know there are around 3.6 million cats and 2.1 million dogs in the Netherlands? Statics show that one out of two households in...
Two giant pandas are coming to the Netherlands
Did you know that two giant pandas are coming to Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands? Worldwide there are only 17 zoos outside China that...