Animals

The sailfish: the fastest swimmer in the ocean breaking speed records

When it comes to the fastest marine animals, many think of sharks or dolphins, but the true record holder is the sailfish (Istiophorus), capable of reaching speeds of up to 110 km/h underwater. This impressive fish not only stands out...

Tamy, the last elephant in captivity in Argentina, eagerly awaits: when will she leave Mendoza’s Ecopark?

Tamy, an Asian elephant that has been living in the Ecoparque de Mendoza for decades, is practically the last one in captivity in Argentina. The reason is that Kenya, the African specimen that lives in the same former zoo, is...

They captured a giant stingray weighing over 150 kilos in Santa Fe: the environmental damage it may bring

Two fishermen caught a giant stingray, weighing approximately 150 kilos, in the waters of the San Javier River, province of Santa Fe. It happened last weekend. Faced with such a specimen, it is worth questioning its role in the ecosystem...

Thousands of cats were thrown onto an infected island to save Malaysia from rats and restore ecological balance.

In a controversial action aimed at restoring ecological balance, in March 1960, the Royal Air Force dropped 23 cats by parachute over the remote villages of Vario, in Sarawak (Malaysia), to combat a rat infestation caused by the massive...

The plan for the conservation of these two Natural Monuments in the NOA region progresses.

The National Parks Administration (APN) is moving forward with the conservation plan for two Natural Monuments in the NOA. These are emblematic species such as the Andean deer (Hippocamelus antisensis) and the jaguar (Panthera onca). These species were declared as...

The special bond of a town in Santa Cruz with the Andean condor: they dream of being its national capital

In the small town of 28 de Noviembre, in Santa Cruz, the Andean condor is not just a symbol: it is part of the community's identity. With only 9,000 inhabitants, the municipality has developed a deep bond with this...

Alert in Patagonia due to the presence of the American mink and its threat to biodiversity.

The authorities of Patagonia National Parks have raised the alarm about the advance of the American mink, a carnivorous species native to North America that has disrupted the ecological balance in the region. This mammal, introduced in the 1930s for...

Whales on the rise: sightings increasingly enrich the coast of Buenos Aires.

The sightings of whales off the coasts of the province of Buenos Aires are becoming more and more frequent. From Mar del Plata to Pehuen Co and Monte Hermoso, the phenomenon is on the rise, associated with a recovery...

Missions: another ocelot lost its life due to reckless driving in Iguazú.

A ocelote was run over on National Route No. 12, inside the Iguazú National Park in Misiones. The tragic incident occurred in a section with specific signage that requires reduced speed to protect the wildlife. Despite this, road recklessness...

Gendarmes rescue an Andean condor in Santa Cruz: what is the conservation protocol for this species

The **Andean condor (*Vultur Gryphus*)** is one of the most emblematic birds of South America and a (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/san-luis-75-voluntarios-realizaron-la-primera-capacitacion-para-el-censo-de-condor-andino/). Its population faces multiple threats due to **habitat degradation, the use of toxic baits, and poaching**. This makes each registered specimen of...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...