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The jaguar, victim of a fungus and parasite so small that few know how dangerous they can be.

A strange fungus, called Rhodotorula sp., and the parasite Cochliomyia hominivorax, raised alarms in Misiones after being detected in a jaguar specimen. The novelty and puzzlement at these presences were so significant that the case was presented at the...

Bees in danger: 12 threats that could accelerate extinction

A recent study by the University of Reading identified twelve emerging threats that put bees in danger in the next 5 to 15 years. These situations could accelerate the extinction of these pollinators, which are essential for sustaining ecosystems and...

Capuchin monkeys and the unexpected phenomenon of infant snatching in Panama, a strange behavior on Jicarón Island.

In the Coiba National Park, located on Jicarón Island, Panama, a discovery has surprised the scientific community: capuchin monkeys stealing howler monkey infants. The finding, published in Current Biology, was made by researcher Zoë Goldsborough, who captured on camera traps...

The major cities of Latin America are facing a health crisis due to the proliferation of scorpions.

Brazil is experiencing a worrying explosion of **scorpions** in its cities, a phenomenon driven by **uncontrolled urban development** and **global warming**, which have transformed metropolitan areas into (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/escorpiones-aranas-y-serpientes-como-actuar-ante-picaduras-y-mordeduras/). Between 2014 and 2023, the country recorded over **1.1 million stings**, reflecting...

Surprise in Colombia: a bird species thought to be extinct is rediscovered

In a discovery that surprised the scientific community, the Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus), a species considered extinct since 2010, has been rediscovered in Colombia. The discovery took place in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an area known for...

Did you know that trees and fungi are connected underground? That’s the “hidden network” of forests.

Under the surface of the forests, there is a hidden network that is vital, as well as invisible to the human eye, connecting trees and fungi. The roots of these plants connect with fungi in a symbiotic relationship known as...

Weakening of an ocean current system leads to increased flooding on the northeast coast of the U.S.

A recent study has revealed a concerning reality: coastal floods in the northeastern United States have significantly increased due to the weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key network of ocean currents. The AMOC acts as a...

The Southern Right Whale Program turns 55: an unprecedented research in marine conservation

The Southern Right Whale Program, developed by the Whale Conservation Institute (WCI), celebrates 55 years of uninterrupted studies, establishing itself as the world's longest-running scientific project focused on a whale species. With nearly 5,000 identified individuals, this program has allowed...

Mexico is heating up faster than the rest of the planet, a consequence of the climate crisis hitting the country.

Mexico is undergoing a **severe climate crisis** that is more intense than global averages indicate. Researchers from the **National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)** warn that, from the pre-industrial period to 2024, **the temperature in the country increased by...

In search of exoplanets, five young planets still in formation are discovered using an innovative technique.

Researchers from the **University of Monash** have detected **five extremely young planets**, still in the process of growth, using (https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/un-satelite-universitario-argentino-esta-cerca-de-ir-al-espacio/). The findings are part of the international project **exoALMA** and have been published in 17 articles in the **Astrophysical Journal...

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Criminal violence in Mexico leads to new Noah’s Ark: at least 700 animals to be relocated

Cruelty and animal abuse know no borders. The Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacán, northwest Mexico, was forced to move around...