Animals

Animal abuse: Famous hotel in Mexico permanently closes its dolphinarium

The famous Barceló Maya Grand Resort dolphin park in Riviera Maya, Mexico was permanently closed. This was confirmed by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) due to serious violations of the General Wildlife Law and NOM-135-SEMARNAT, which regulates the...

San Luis: Wildlife Conservation Center receives equipment to treat rescued animals.

The Wildlife Conservation Center of San Luis presented new equipment for the rehabilitation of recovered animals. The radiological equipment was delivered as part of an environmental impact compensation agreement from the company PCR responsible for the wind farm 'San Luis...

Lost bird songs recovered with acoustic robots

Recovering lost bird songs is now possible with the help of technology. Through robots and artificial intelligence, Argentine scientists managed to teach juvenile specimens of the Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) to learn songs they no longer heard in nature....

A unique experience in contact with biodiversity: birdwatching in the Santa Fe Islands National Park

During the 11th and 12th of May, the Islas de Santa Fe National Park, located in Puerto Gaboto, in the San Jerónimo department, was the setting for a special birdwatching event within the framework of the Global Big Day. This...

A network smuggling wild birds was dismantled, attempting to transport over 100 specimens to Uruguay.

Three men were prosecuted for the crime of aggravated attempted smuggling of wildlife, after being caught in October 2023 while attempting to transport over a hundred wild birds to Uruguay from the town of Villa Paranacito in Entre Ríos. The...

The government of Entre Ríos authorized the small game hunting season in 2025 despite environmentalists’ opposition.

The **Government of Entre Ríos** has authorized the **hunting of five native bird species**, coinciding with the celebration of **World Migratory Bird Day** (last May 10). This resolution, issued by the **Directorate of Natural Resources and Monitoring**, establishes the hunting...

Pets as allies against loneliness: a bond of love that enhances physical and mental health

Interaction with companion animals has become a powerful tool to improve mental health, especially in older people and young individuals in vulnerable situations. Beyond affection, the bond with pets can be key in preventing social isolation, a growing problem...

They left a boat with 80 kilos of capybara meat in Corrientes and fled: it was valued in millions.

On the Uruguay River coast, in Corrientes, the Monte Caseros Prefecture found a boat carrying 80 kilos of capybara meat. According to the authorities, two men were on board, and when they reached the shore, they saw the officers and...

Corrientes court sentenced for illegal hunting of yellow cardinals 9 days after the incident in Curuzú Cuatiá.

For poaching, on Friday, May 9th, the Guarantees Judge of Curuzú Cuatiá, Dr. Martín José Vega, issued a guilty verdict for a full simplified trial presented by the representative of the Public Prosecutor's Office, Dr. Oscar Cañete; in a...

For animal welfare: Proposal to ban octopus farms in Spain

In a strong move towards animal welfare, the association INTERCIDS, which acts as a legal advocate for animals, has developed a proposal to ban octopus farms in Spain. Currently, there is no regulation that governs this type of farms. Therefore,...

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A conservation project of species in Río Negro received a prestigious international recognition.

The Meseta de Somuncurá Natural Protected Area, located in the southeast of Río Negro, has been honored with the...