Hikers have chance to spot Egyptian vultures in southern France Three vulture couples have been spotted in southern France, offering a unique observation opportunity before their migration
Helicopter rescues hiker in Alps after ‘patou’ dogs attack The woman was rescued after calling the police and taking refuge in a tree
Spot dolphins and whales on cross Channel UK-France ferry Passengers are invited to access the ferry decks and record observations on a special app
news No sharks…but a crocodile, snake and piranha: animals found in Seine The Paris mayor has kept her pledge to swim in the river ahead of the Olympics…but we look at some of the exotic creatures that have been found in its waters in recent years
‘Traumatised’: Patou dogs attack puppy and owner in car park in Alps ‘My dog was on a lead,’ says the man. The farmer who owns the two Patous says the guard dogs may have been overwhelmed by the soaring numbers of visiting tourists
Wild animals on French roads: does insurance cover you for accidents? Find out what to do and where to turn to for help, dependent on your policy
Are sandflies a problem in France, and is my dog at risk? Bites from these insects may cause a potentially lethal disease
Horseriding accident in Brittany left me with a broken neck Alex Nicholls, 62, broke her neck in an equestrian accident and spent months immobilised from the waist up
Jogger attacked by wolves in French zoo’s safari zone: what is known? The woman, 37, is said to be in a severe but-stable condition in hospital. It is not clear why she was in the car-only area
Which snakes are in France and where? 'People's first reaction when they see a snake is to kill it – which is illegal', says snake expert Matthieu Berroneau
Are pets allowed when renting a flat in France? There are rules which relate mainly to the type of pet
RANKED: France's 10 most dog-friendly towns and cities Criteria used include number of dog parks, dog-friendly public transport policies, and help for vulnerable owners and animals
VIDEO: Driver films three lynx by side of French road The video also raises awareness of the real risk of traffic collisions to the endangered animals
France first-hand: We fostered a 'blind dogs' puppy Nicole Marty talks about a rewarding time for her and partner Gérard with a guide dog in-training Plan for sanctuary for old circus lions and tigers in south-west France Snoopy the hospital dog is a hit with patients and staff in Paris Stray dogs to be shot after sheep attacks in southern France
Eagle attacks and injures paraglider mid-flight in Savoie, east France The attack, which lasted for 13 minutes, left the man in need of stitches and surgery Meet France's great garden acrobat What is France’s new national plan to fight against Asian hornets? Dog-walks, airport scam, tax season: 5 French practical updates Act now to limit tiger mosquitoes at French home this summer Why wild animals in France may appear drunk at the moment
French town overrun by rabbits puts up posters of… rabbit stew recipe The recipe is being shown on digital billboards after residents began complaining of burgeoning bunnies
Marineland in south of France again criticised over new whale death An animal welfare association has filed a legal complaint but the park denies it keeps orcas in poor conditions
Petit lapin, coup du lapin: 6 commonly used French rabbit expressions A potential new penalty for missing a doctor’s appointment has also been nicknamed la taxe lapin - we explain why
What are the rules for owning a goat in France? Goats are sociable and energetic animals that can help keep your grass tidy
VIDEO: Hunters say they caught (and released) golden jackal in France They are ‘90% sure’ the animal was a jackal, and are now waiting for DNA test results
Work to protect birds from dangers of French ski resorts is a success Simple actions like attaching brightly coloured discs to electricity wires and ski lift cables is helping to prevent accidents
Adopt a goat scheme in France looks for landowners to save animals Around 1,000 goats have been saved from the abattoir in five years
SEE: How French dog stole the show at the Oscars Messi, from Anatomy of a Fall , was one of the biggest hits of the star studded night
Mystery around deaths of pigeons in Dordogne village Autopsy points to stomach inflammation caused by an infection; tests have ruled out bird flu or poisoning
Mystery of 130 dead seabirds found on France’s Atlantic beaches A lack of fish, climate change and accidental capture has been cited as possible reasons
Unmuzzled dog on train in France sparks complaint A former MP complained about the Golden Retriever on social media, saying a ticket inspector and other passengers failed to tackle the owner
Processionary caterpillars in French forest blamed for sick dogs A woman who walked her pets in a tree-covered area had to rush them to the vet
Starling ‘invasion’ wreaks havoc on French city Thousands of the birds have set up camp on roofs, leading to piles of mess, excessive noise and a bad smell. Children’s play areas have been closed
Why France's national symbol - the Gallic cockerel - is under threat How the ‘coq gaulois’ became the nation’s emblem and what is being done to save it
New war monument in Paris honours animals that died in service The project was inspired by similar artworks in London
What to do if you cross a boar while out walking in France? The animals can be aggressive but generally only if they feel threatened
Find my lost dogs and I will give you my car, pleads Frenchman Dog owner will reward anyone who brings back his missing animals with a Peugeot 107, worth around €3,400
‘Hyper-aggressive' seabirds force Marseille to take action Some say the gulls ‘represent the city’ but authorities now have permission to act to reduce their number
Cockerel in French village must leave as it crows too loudly ‘He’s just doing his job as a rooster!’ claims the bird’s owner but neighbours say they cannot sleep
Cat compensation case is 'turning point' for animal rights in France The sum due - €100 - is mainly symbolic but has been welcomed by animal-rights defenders
VIDEO: French mayor frees fox whose head was stuck in pipe The mayor came across the animal during a visit to the city’s old fortifications
Migratory birds you may see overhead or stopping off in France Large, small, white, black or brightly-coloured - here are six species of birds you may spot as they make their journeys
France bans nitrates for pet food but only reduces them for people How a pack of food for President Macron’s dog highlighted a curious discrepancy between pet and human food - and the latter’s links to colon cancer
French Palaeolithic cave art shows deep human connection with animals Nature watcher Jonathan Kemp goes underground to marvel at the bison, deer and aurochs drawn 14,000 years ago
VIDEO: new film released of bear and cubs in Pyrenees before winter The shots were collected in September and November and are part of analyses into the state of the bear population
Bat invasion and buying at auction: French property news and updates Our pick of recent property articles that you might have missed
Brittany couple saved from fire by parrot shrieking ‘It's hot!’ The ‘hero’ parrot was the first to notice something was wrong in the dead of night
State pays €95,000 to couple after hundreds of bats invade French home The property lost 30% of its value due to damage caused by the protected species
Ticks carrying Crimean-Congo fever found in France for first time No human cases have yet been detected but health authorities warn that the virus could spread due to climate change. It is already in Spain
‘Cow Covid’ virus spreading fast among cattle in France Cases have risen from 39 last month to almost 1,200 now. The virus spreads more easily due to climate change, the agriculture minister has said
Bid to stop marmot hunting in France fails Six environmental associations denounced the hunting as ‘scandalous’ but the court did not rule in their favour
Chaos as stag falls through garage roof at house in south-west France The 150kg animal panicked as it could not escape, damaging the garage. The home in the Dordogne is at the foot of a cliff and the stag is thought to have fallen
Listen: Stag bellowing season underway in French forests Did you know that now is stag bellowing season in France, and that every year, nature-lovers gather to listen out for the sound and even compete to imitate it best? We explain.
Young golden jackal found in France for first time The female whose dead body was discovered by the side of a road near Marseille is thought to have been born locally, meaning the animals are reproducing here
King’s visits boosts wine, and other good news stories from France We also look at a kitten which found a home after being found in a car bumper, and a man who donates repaired computers to children in need
Two escaped bulls delay flights at French airport for five hours Animals needed to be put to sedated before being fully removed from the site
PHOTOS: why there are so many more storks in France now Birds usually migrate south to Africa but more are opting to stay - as these images show
Hunting season opens in many areas of France: what's good to know What do they hunt? When does hunting start? How to stop hunters going on your land? We answer the key questions.
Giant 800-metre ant colony beneath beach in the south of France ‘Hundreds of millions of ants’ have been building a megacolony below the sand dunes
Drivers warned about wandering cats and hedgehogs on new French signs The signs ask drivers to slow down and were the idea of a council worker who runs a shelter for stray cats and was saddened by how many are run over
From fox cubs to singing mayors: Five good news stories from France Our pick of feel-good stories this week
Positive news from France: our pick of feel good stories We look at how a golden retriever is helping children to read more confidently, a boy who saved his mother and a father-daughter bike ride for charity
It was not all bad: 5 positive French stories to end week on a high From swallows in sitting rooms to alpaca animal therapy, here are some of the best good news stories from France this week
Black biting fly in Spain: Is it a problem in France? The fly can cause severe reactions in humans and can be dangerous for animals
Dinosaur-era tree found, heroic baker: 5 feel-good French news stories We try and prove it was not all bad news this week in France
Draft bill seeks to stop the sale and eating of horse meat in France If passed the legislation would give horses the same rights as other pets such as dogs and cats
Sadness as first giant panda cub born in France set to leave for China Yuan Meng was born in August 2017
Watch: Commotion as shark spotted near beach in southern France Lifeguards banned anyone from going in the sea for an hour as they investigated the sighting
It was not all bad: Five positive French news stories From falling inflation to a swimming pool for dogs, here are some news stories that could bring a smile to your face
Salamanders and singing toads in France Nature lover, Jonathan Kemp, spots a rich variety of species in his local environment
It was not all bad: Five good news stories from France this week From cave paintings to free rail cards, our overview of news with a positive angle
Jellyfish back on French beaches: where are they, what to do if stung? Thousands have been spotted in recent days and experts say climate change is likely to make them more of a common sight
It was not all bad: A round-up of positive French news stories From falling inflation to connecting with your neighbours, here is some good news to start your weekend with
Roads closed, divers called: Fake crocodile dupes French town Emergency crews were called to find a crocodile in the Dordogne river… but it turned out to be a plastic replica
Not in Nice: French town turns away live animal circus The southern French city has become the latest area to express its opposition to circuses which use live animals, which are due to be banned in 2028
Protected forest cats come back from the brink of extinction in France A boost in biodiversity is credited as a reason for the forest cats’ return
France’s marmots are back as they emerge from a winter of hibernating The mountain-dwelling ‘ground squirrels’ have been spotted in the French Alps
Legendary Corsican ‘fox-cat’ to be listed as a new species The Corsican wildcat known as the ghjattu-volpe (fox-cat), is bigger than a domestic cat with distinct markings
The genet - a rarely seen carnivore is at home in French woodland Nature expert, Jonathan Kemp, on his chance encounters with a nocturnal hunter