Animals

Amazing: A new species of exotic spider discovered in Spain

Thanks to a specific research project in Seville, Spain, a new species of exotic spider was discovered. The study was led by King Juan Carlos University (KJCU) and revealed the presence of the species called Howaia mogera, of Asian origin. The...

Leopards in critical danger: Illegal trade of big cats threatens their survival

As it happens with other big cats, leopards face a serious threat due to illegal trade. These animals are captured and traded in different ways: As exotic pets, being trafficked in international markets. For traditional medicine, using their bones and...

Animal rights NGOs oppose the approved ordinance in Berazategui regulating and authorizing breeding facilities.

The locality **enables breeding grounds** and the regulation that was promoted as **prohibition of breeding grounds**, only **masks the reality** that lies ahead for **Berazategui** in terms of **animal rights**. Furthermore, it sets the worst precedent for the **province of...

Missions will make a historic investment in the repopulation of the jaguar in two protected areas.

In an announcement made before the House of Representatives, the governor of Misiones, Hugo Passalacqua, confirmed the investment of 500 million pesos for the jaguar repopulation project in the Yabotí Biosphere and the Esmeralda Provincial Park. This commitment reaffirms the...

Attention to your pet’s food bowl: risks of plastic and benefits of stainless steel

For years, plastic feeders have been the most commonly used option in households with pets. However, veterinary studies have revealed that prolonged use can affect the animal's health, due to the accumulation of bacteria and its rapid degradation. Experts in...

They were trafficking monkeys in underwear: two arrested

The Colombian police arrested two people who were trying to smuggle out of the country, hidden in their underwear, six sedated monkeys, including specimens of endangered species. The unusual operation was discovered on Friday, May 2nd at the José...

The hidden megacity built by termites

In the midst of the arid and largely unexplored plains of northeastern Brazil, an archaeological and biological discovery surprised the scientific community. Millions of earth mounds, distributed uniformly over a vast territory, turned out to be the work of...

The Southern Giant Petrel: the majestic seabird declared a Natural Monument in Chubut

From the coasts of **Chubut**, the **Southern Giant Petrel**, one of the largest and most fascinating **seabirds**, moves with unmatched elegance, cutting through the sky with its characteristic elongated silhouette. Less known than the **southern right whale** or the **Magellanic...

Young ocean defenders protect marine life in Hong Kong

In the coastal waters of Hong Kong, a group of students has become a key ally of a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation. Together, they work to identify and promote the creation of new marine protected areas, with...

The Return of the Ocean Giants

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, commercial whaling brought humpback whales to the brink of extinction, reducing their population by 95%. Considered a valuable source of oil, meat, and fat, these giants of the ocean were systematically hunted...

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Cyclic disasters intensify in the Amazon, shifting from droughts to floods in an extreme year.

One year after the worst flooding in the south of Brazil, the pattern repeats itself: intense rains once again...