Animals

25 pandas born in Hong Kong and presented to society

25 pandas were born in China and they starred in a video to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. Born at the Conservation and Research Center and at the Giant Panda Breeding Base in Sichuan, the bears were the protagonists. They were...

Whale mortality in Chile due to ship collisions continues to rise.

Maritime activity uses huge ships that transport more than 80% of traded goods across the oceans. These large vessels put thousands of whales at risk each year, resulting in injuries or deaths when they are struck by these ships,...

A census of waterfowl was conducted at Lake Puelo for species conservation.

In order to preserve the biodiversity of the area, local authorities conducted a census of waterfowl at Lago Puelo. The activity is carried out twice a year. This allows for a close monitoring of the species that inhabit the aquatic...

A spider hitching rides on ants: the CONICET scientists’ discovery

Scientists from the CONICET of Mendoza made a striking discovery in the world of insects. A spider that travels on ants. It is a species that uses the smallest ants as a means of transportation. The unusual specimen was found...

New specimens of native fauna arrive in La Florida

Through the Wildlife Conservation Center (WCC), new specimens of native fauna will arrive in La Florida. This time, it involves a turtle, a great kiskadee, a pileated woodpecker, a mourning dove chick, and four reina mora birds. According to their...

It’s not a plague: the beetle and its essential role for nature

Despite their small size, beetles play an essential role in ecosystems. Their great diversity and adaptability make them one of the most important groups of insects on the planet, although many people confuse them with pests. With around 400,000...

In Mexico, lost rabbit species rediscovered after 120 years

In Mexico, the Omiltemi Cotton-tail Rabbit was rediscovered, a species lost to science since 1904. The specimen was found in the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur. This elusive mammal with coffee shades was sighted by a team led...

Mendoza: Cyclists save horse from falling off cliff

A group of cyclists who were exploring mountain trails in the Portinaris region, in the Tunuyán department, province of Mendoza, had an unexpected experience. While traversing the paths of Cajón Grande, the cyclists encountered a horse in danger, on the...

Long-nosed bats detected in Arizona due to their saliva

After several investigations, a team of scientists confirmed the migration of the Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis) through southeastern Arizona by analyzing their saliva. To achieve this, researchers used an environmental DNA-based method (eDNA) that allows identifying the species...

Tunisia thwarts attempt to traffic pink flamingos

Tunisian customs authorities prevented the smuggling of ten pink flamingos, a protected species, at the border with Algeria. The animals, found in a van in Jendouba, were wrapped in fabric and adhesive tape inside boxes with hay. According to the...

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Rowing Against the Current: a journey in defense of the Paraná River

On March 1st, the campaign "Remando Contracorriente por el Agua y la Vida" (Rowing Against the Current for Water...