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May 28, 2012
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The following articles have been tagged with "Wild_animals":
Elk herd causes Swedish motorway mayhem
National: 31 Mar 12
A family of elk have been causing consternation for police and motorists alike on a stretch of Sweden’s main motorway, with hunters set to be deployed in a bid to entice the animals away from danger.
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Swedish drivers smash into elk, reindeer
Society: 30 Dec 11
Six elk were hit by motorists in northern Sweden in the span of a few hours on Thursday afternoon, bringing the three day total of accidents involving large mammals to at least 20 for the region.
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Thousands apply to join Swedish hunting boom
National: 26 Sep 11
Hunting is becoming more and more popular in Sweden with over 10,000 people taking their hunting certificate this year alone, representing a near 10 percent increase on last year.
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The four best things to do on your Swedish holiday
Travel: 22 Sep 11
From lakeside castles to elk safaris in the north, a holiday in Sweden has lots to offer. Here are some ideas of what to do.
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Dig reveals human skulls mounted on stakes
Science & Technology: 19 Sep 11
Several human skulls found mounted on wooden stakes have been uncovered from a Stone Age lake bed in central Sweden in what is believed to be the first discovery of its kind anywhere in the world.
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Clueless drivers boost roadkill suffering: report
National: 22 Aug 11
Many wild animals are believed to suffer in vain in Sweden after drivers who have run them over fail to mark out the place of the accident.
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Housing a hedgehog is a crime: Swedish police
Society: 29 Jul 11
Police raided the apartment of a woman in Gävle in eastern Sweden after being tipped off that she was caring for a wild hedgehog in violation of the country's hunting laws.
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Lemming hordes perish in Swedish roadside 'massacre'
Society: 27 Apr 11
Hordes of lemmings are making their way down from the Swedish mountains, falling victim to traffic in what has been described as a real "massacre".
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Stomach bug strikes second Swedish town
National: 19 Apr 11
The drinking water in Skellefteå in northern Sweden has been contaminated by the same intestinal parasite that sickened thousands of residents in Östersund earlier this winter.
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Train-elk collision ends in a stalemate
Society: 15 Feb 11
A train and an elk were both stopped dead in their tracks when they collided with one another along a rail line in central Sweden on Monday night.
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EU demands answers over Swedish wolf hunt
Science & Technology: 27 Aug 10
The European Commission wants to know the scientific basis behind Sweden's controversial licensed wolf hunt in January and is pressing the government for a comprehensive and detailed response.
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Hägglund takes election fight to the jungle
Politics: 10 Aug 10
The Christian Democrats on Tuesday launched an election poster campaign featuring party leader Göran Hägglund facing up to a series of wild animals and arguing that Sweden needs more humanity and less "jungle law".
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Sale of old stuffed bird goes to Supreme Court
Society: 14 Jul 10
A man who sold a nearly 50-year-old stuffed bird on the internet is being taken to Sweden’s Supreme Court by prosecutors.
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Driver hits elk and runs off with slice of thigh
National: 23 Jun 10
A car driver involved in a collision with an elk on the E22 motorway in Blekinge in southern Sweden, claimed a slice of meat from the animal's thigh before fleeing the scene in a hit and run incident that has left a local hunter seething.
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'Bears most feared by Swedes': report
National: 13 Feb 10
Swedes are increasingly afraid of encountering wild animals in the countryside, particularly bears, according to a new report.
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Sweden gives green light to controversial wolf hunt
National: 3 Dec 09
Hunters in Sweden will be allowed to take aim at wolves for the first time in 45 years following a Riksdag decision to control the predators’ population, wildlife officials said on Wednesday.
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Gothenburg woman injured in surprise elk attack
Society: 14 Oct 09
A woman in western Sweden is recovering after being bowled over by an elk early on Wednesday morning while she was out walking her dog.
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Swedish hunters to target marauding raccoon dogs
National: 4 Sep 09
Swedish elk hunters have been encouraged to shoot on sight any raccoon dogs that they may chance across.
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Meat thieves left cow slaughtered in a field
National: 28 May 09
Authorities in southern Sweden are investigating a macabre theft involving a dead cow and nearly 200 kilogrammes of missing meat.
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Beekeepers demand protection from honey-loving bears
Society: 12 May 09
The Swedish National Association of Beekeepers has, in a letter to the government, demanded protection for their bees from "problem bears" that have developed an unhealthy appetite for their honey.
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Modern methods pit reindeer herders against animal activists
Lifestyle: 13 Feb 09
Far from the idyllic image of lone herders skiing after their reindeer, indigenous Samis in Sweden's far north today use snowmobiles and other vehicles, giving rise to an animal welfare campaign as far away as Britain, writes AFP's Nina Larson.
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Queen defends husband over wolf row
Society: 31 Oct 08
Queen Silvia has leapt to her husband's defence after a prominent Swedish author ridiculed comments made in support of wolf hunting by King Carl Gustaf XVI.
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Rare white tigress dies following attack in Swedish zoo
Society: 23 Oct 08
Sasha, the white tigress from Parken Zoo in central Sweden, has died after being attacked by her mate Brahma for the second time in the last six months.
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Wild animals a growing road menace
National: 25 Jul 08
Accidents involving wild animals on Sweden's roads continues to rise, a new survey shows.
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Hunter run over by own jeep
National: 30 Mar 08
A 70-year-old man died on Sunday morning after being run over by his own jeep.
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Hungry hedgehogs face death by starvation
Society: 22 Feb 08
Hedgehogs in southern Sweden have awoken from their slumber earlier than usual only to find that there is a shortage of food.
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Shy bears come into close contact with people
Science & Technology: 25 Sep 07
Many more people come into close contact with bears than they realize, according to new Swedish research. In most cases, the animal is aware of the presence of people, but the people do not know they are close to a bear.
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Innocent wolves cleared by DNA
Society: 21 Aug 07
Wolves and other beasts of prey take too much blame for the mysterious deaths of tame animals. DNA analysis is now being used by researchers to show that half of all deaths blamed on wild animals can in fact be attributed to other causes.
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Elks on jury duty to pass verdict on salt
Society: 10 Apr 07
A jury consisting of elks and reindeer will decide whether the roads authority changes the salt it uses to ice the nation's roads. The animals will be asked to adjudicate on which salt has the foulest taste, as part of road safety measures.
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No warning signs on new elk trails
National: 1 Oct 05
Sweden's elk will have to find different routes this year for their seasonal romp, since their old trails were wiped out by last year's storms. More of a challenge for hunters - and motorists, who will not have the benefit of warning signs.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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