Animals

Iguazú: Jungle animals use sewers as safe route crossings

Given that in Misiones, the wildlife roadkill is one of the main causes of loss of specimens, an innovative measure seeks to mitigate this impact. Animals use sewers and bridges as safe crossings. These elements were adapted to function as...

The pumas surprised when seen for the first time in Santa Fe.

Deforestation, climate change, and human action have caused several species to be displaced from their natural habitat, which is why many animals have stopped being seen. This is what happened with the pumas that were seen again in the...

USA proposes to classify the monarch butterfly as a threatened species.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has raised the need to include the monarch butterfly, an iconic lepidopteran of North America, on the endangered species list under the Endangered Species Act. In response to this situation, the initiative...

Responsible Tourism with Animals: What to Expect from the Exclusive Course for the Industry

The Foundation for Advice and Action in Defense of Animals (FAADA), in collaboration with IATI Insurance, presented the first online course in Spanish focused on "Responsible Tourism with Animals". Specifically designed for tour operators and travel agencies, the program...

Camera investigation reveals the hidden life of Andean bears

The Andean bears or spectacled bears, the only species of their family in South America, inhabit remote places, which has made them a species full of mysteries. A recent study in Peru, using collar cameras, has revealed fascinating aspects of...

New Zealand to ban greyhound racing due to risks to animal life

The government of **New Zealand** announced that it will **ban greyhound racing**, a sport condemned in more than 42 states around the world due to the **risks it poses to the lives** of these animals. Authorities pointed out that...

Illegal bird trafficking network dismantled in Paraná

The field research tasks and collected evidence pointed to a possible network of illegal bird trafficking, which allowed to identify those involved in Paraná and locate the house in the San Agustín Neighborhood. The Paraná Cattle Rustling Brigade carried out...

Illegal wildlife trafficking: Key data to comprehend the issue

The illegal trafficking of wildlife generates between 15 and 20 billion dollars annually, making it the fourth largest illegal trade in the world. More than 100 species of birds, 20 of reptiles, and 15 of mammals in Argentina are affected...

Maned wolf, a species threatened by various factors. Where does it live?

The **maned wolf** (*Chrysocyon brachyurus*), whose name in Guarani means "big fox," **is the largest of South American foxes**. Also known as "maned wolf" or "potrillo," it is an omnivore **considered sacred in some native cultures** like the **Tobas**...

Rescue of a Sea Turtle: From Fishing Nets to Freedom

A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) returned to the sea after going through a nearly month-long rehabilitation process at the Mundo Marino Foundation following its rescue. The animal had been rescued on November 5th by an artisanal fisherman who found...

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A new species of freshwater fish discovered in Tierra del Fuego

Lourdes Higueras, a recent graduate of the National University of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands (UNTDF),...