Recycled Christmas trees become a holiday treat for Prague Zoo residents
Around 300 Christmas trees that went unsold over the holidays have been donated to Prague Zoo for the animals to snack on this New year's weekend.
Two deadly viruses discovered in animals in the Czech Republic
While humans need not worry about catching the viruses, the discovery will affect the operation of farms and ranges in certain areas.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: European bunny-hopping championship comes to Czech Republic
Over 200 furry animals competed in the eighth edition of the official European Rabbit Hopping Championship.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
What's the buzz in Czechia today? Read about shared electricity, a bear in distress, a vegetable vending machine, and much more.
Woman leaves 'terrarium of snakes' in Prague hotel room
Employees of a hotel in Prague 3 called the police after the owner of the snakes disappeared.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.15–19, 2022) saw Czech "hunger stones" resurface, soldiers decorated for help in forest fire blaze, and a rare statue go on exhibit.
Prague is looking for volunteers to release baby hedgehogs into their gardens
Due to the destruction of the animals’ natural habitat, Prague wants to help baby hedgehogs to transition into adult life.
Czechia faces up to CZK 2 billion in EU fines over unpassed laws
Plus: Fiala and Israeli president discussed cooperation, unemployment in June fell to 3.1 percent, tick warning in effect across Czechia, and more.
Today in Czechia: Rescue station nurses baby long-eared bat back to health
Plus: ForMin can't confirm Italian media reports of dead and missing Czechs and more Czechs face food poverty.
Prague Zoo orangutans’ escape attempt foiled by bananas
A family of four endangered primates took a stroll and had a brief chance to see the zoo from the other side of the fence.
Cast your vote for naming Prague Zoo’s endangered pangolins
The public can now weigh on what Czech name to give the scale-covered critters from Taiwan.
Heartbreaking details emerge about the Prague Zoo accident
A zoo employee was injured by an elephant on Sunday. Turns out, the elephant's behavior was triggered by the voice of her baby in the next cubicle.
Embryos from Czech-born endangered rhinos last hope to save species
There are now 14 fertilized embryos from the world’s last two northern white rhinos – both of whom were born in Dvůr Králové's zoo.
The number of wolf packs in the Czech Republic continues to rise
Two new wolf packs were discovered in the Czech Republic in 2021, bringing the total number of distinct wolf populations in the country up to 24.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, January 13, 2022
Marathon session held for government confidence vote, Operation Anthropoid commemorated, Czech status as foreign film mecca threatened by cuts.
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: Prague zoo animals get festive
The zoo’s elephants, hyenas, and gorillas made the most of unsold Christmas trees donated by tree vendors.
Prague bans horse-drawn carriages from Old Town Square and Stromovka
The City Council has also adopted new rules for markets and for bus and boat sightseeing tours.