Animals

The return of 158 giant tortoises to Floreana boosts ecological restoration in the Galapagos Islands

The return of the giant tortoises to Floreana Island, after 180 years, represents a significant milestone in ecological conservation in the Galapagos Islands. This event...

Giant Armadillo of Brazil: Cerrado Architect Creates Burrows Used by 32 Species in 596-Day Study

In the vast lands of the Cerrado of Goiás in Brazil, the giant armadillo stands out not only for its size but for its...

A major global report on migratory birds will be presented in Nairobi ahead of the World Migratory Routes Summit

On the upcoming September 11, 2026, in Nairobi, the new State of the World's Birds Report will be presented, prepared by BirdLife International. This...

Special Operation: Endangered Squirrel Monkey Rescued in Costa Rica from Illegal Trade

A squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii), an endangered species in Costa Rica, was recovered in a joint operation between SINAC, OIJ, and the Prosecutor's Office...

Costa Rica evaluates the effectiveness of wildlife crossings: connectivity achieved, but collisions persist

In Costa Rica, where roads cross biological corridors and protected areas, researchers from Panthera Costa Rica, with support from the IDB, set out to...

Chile strengthens whale protection in migratory corridors amid increased maritime traffic and collisions

Chile takes a step forward in the protection of whales, facing the challenge of increasing maritime traffic that threatens their migratory routes. This South...

Juvenile Andean Condor in Decline Rescued in Tucumán and Transferred to Horco Molle for Rehabilitation

A resident of the locality of Chuscha, Trancas department (Tucumán), found a juvenile Andean condor in an evident state of decline and unable to...

The jungle reclaims its ancient paths: increase in jaguar and puma sightings

What was once exceptional is now constant. In a period of just six months, the Triple Frontier (Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina) has recorded an...

Mega transfer of 30 tigers and lions from the former Luján zoo to sanctuaries in South Africa and the United States

During August, a transfer of 30 large felines will take place from the former Luján zoo, which closed almost six years ago. Fifteen will travel...

Iceland resumed whaling despite IUCN warnings and international pressure

After two years of suspension, the Icelandic company Hvalur hf. sent its ships back to sea in June 2026 to start the whaling season,...

Blue and fin whales on the rebound: encouraging signs after decades of hunting and decline

Después de décadas de massive hunting and an almost irreversible decline, scientists are beginning to detect signs of recovery in Antarctic blue whales and...