Animals
The German Oceanographic Museum suggests that Timmy the whale may have died due to the lack of GPS signals after his release into the sea.
Nearly 200,000 people have been affected by the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. More than 5,000 people were evacuated due to heavy ashfall and pyroclastic flows.
Over 17,000 cubic meters of fuel oil have been collected in Tuapse following an oil spill. Local residents report mass bird deaths and polluted beaches.
In Druzhkivka, volunteers found a dog that had turned bright green after chewing through food coloring. The animal has already been spayed in Kramatorsk.
Three people have died from hantavirus on a Dutch liner. The WHO states there is a low risk to the general public and no need for restrictions.
In Mykolaiv, a man was detained for the brutal killing of a stray dog on Pivdenna Street. Police have initiated criminal proceedings against the perpetrator.
More than 300 families have been evacuated in the Philippines due to ash from the Mayon volcano. Clouds covered 87 villages, damaging farms and blocking visibility on the roads.
May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, Sun Day, and Pastry Chef Day. In Ukraine, Lviv City Day is celebrated, and those celebrating their name day are congratulated on their Angel Day.
The humpback whale Timmy has been released into the open sea 70 kilometers from Skagen. Due to a malfunctioning GPS transmitter, scientists are unable to track his condition.
The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur entered into provisional force on May 1. It covers 720 million people and provides for the abolition of billions in customs duties.
Timmy the whale has been loaded onto a barge for transport to the North Sea. Rescuers are attempting to return the animal to its natural habitat.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC of Ukraine has refuted information regarding an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Zhytomyr region. The livestock died due to starvation, and the prosecutor's office is already investigating a case of animal cruelty.
Employees of Kharkivoblenergo found a box of fox cubs on the territory of the enterprise in Vasyshcheve. The small predators have already been handed over to a rehabilitation center.
Due to the Russian attack on the port of Chornomorsk, 6,000 tons of vegetable oil spilled into the sea. Ecologists warn of a threat to birds and marine life due to the pollution.
ProAgro Group will host Agro Ukraine Week in Kyiv on June 17-19, 2026. The forum will bring together summits, conferences, and exhibitions of the agricultural sector.
A Japanese startup has submitted a drug for kidney disease in cats for approval. Clinical trials showed an increase in the survival rate of sick animals to 80%.
The Ministry of Health has warned of the start of the viper activity season and identified three species of venomous snakes. In three months, 20 reports of reptile bites have been recorded.
On the southern coast of occupied Crimea, a mazut spill has led to the death of thousands of birds due to toxic waste. The occupation authorities are ignoring the disaster, volunteers are fighting the catastrophe on their own.
The incident occurred in the Samara district due to an animal attack on a cyclist. The man used a Flobert pistol; no one was injured in the incident.
For travel with animals to the EU, health certificates are now required instead of old passports. The changes apply to non-commercial transport of cats and dogs.
72-year-old Oleksandr Hryhorovych, who sustained fatal injuries during the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district, died in the hospital. The man worked as a janitor.
The peak of tick activity has begun in the capital, and the incidence rate has increased by a third. Doctors urge the use of repellents and body checks after walks.
In Lviv region, a businessman was exposed who had exploited a man for food for over two decades. The victim was freed from a metal container at the age of 71.
Environmentalists report mass burning of garbage and burying of bio-waste in Taigan Park. This threatens water pollution for the entire southeast of Crimea.
Authorities plan to eliminate up to 80 individuals to control the invasive species' population. Scientists predict the number of animals will grow to 1,400 within ten years.
Two-year-old wolf Noikgu was found near a highway with the help of drones and police. Veterinarians removed a hook from its stomach and confirmed its stable condition.
The Cuban army uses oxen to transport anti-aircraft guns due to fuel shortages. Aviation and Soviet air defense systems are in decline.
In Tennessee, a million bees flew onto the road after a truck accident. The I-40 highway exit was closed, and drivers were asked to stay in their cars.
The accident on the underwater pipeline led to coastal pollution and animal deaths. Ecologists estimate the volume of hydrocarbon leakage at 800 tons.
A study of palliative patients revealed frequent visions of relatives and journeys. Such dreams bring peace and reduce the fear of the end of life.