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Grzegorz Długosz has recently won gold in the Bird Photographer of the Year competition.

Im-peck-able: Polish student wins global acclaim for stunning wildlife images

Combining his love of nature with his passion for photography, a Warsaw-based student has won global acclaim for his striking images of the avian world.

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There are an estimated one million raccoons in Poland which could spread havoc in towns and cities, say experts. (Photo by: Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

German raccoons are invading Poland and should be shot, say scientists

Scientists and hunters in Poland have called for invading raccoons from Germany to be shot and warn that the animals' numbers are increasing.

Photo: PAP/Darek Delmanowicz.

Poland sees growth in bison population amid conservation efforts

The bison population in Poland is on the rise, marking a positive shift in wildlife conservation, the Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment said on Wednesday.

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Dangerous mosquito species nearing Poland’s borders, scientists warn

Considered one of the most dangerous types of mosquito in the world, the dreaded tiger mosquito has invaded Europe and now could have Poland in its sights.

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Moose on the loose wreaks chaos in Krakow

A 50-year-old man was hospitalized in Krakow, southern Poland, after a moose crashed through a high school window yesterday afternoon.