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Scientists identify world’s oldest animal: exceeds 500 years of life

If there is an animal that can break any record of longevity, that is the Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus). This species can live between 250 and 500 years, or even more, and is not easy to spot due to its...

Remediation of contaminated soils: partnership between INTA and European experts

Thanks to a partnership between the INTA and the European Union, work is being done to develop an economically viable method that allows for the remediation of contaminated soils in La Planta, Caucete, using native plants to extract heavy...

A population of burrowing parrots in Patagonia faces habitat destruction.

At the cliffs of El Cóndor resort, in Viedma, Río Negro province, the largest colony of barranquero parrots in the world is located. This area, recently declared a Municipal Natural Reserve, is crucial for protecting against bird trafficking. Research and Discoveries A...

First extinction of a European bird declared: what is the species

A group of scientists declared amidst a commotion the first extinction of a European bird. It is a species that inhabited the continent and the Mediterranean region. It is the slender-billed curlew, a migratory shorebird species that bred in Western...

New species of cricket found in Patagonia: what is the insect like

Scientists from CENPAT have discovered a **new species of cricket** in Patagonia. It is the *Miogryllus Patagonicus*, an insect measuring 1.5 centimeters in length, with an ochre color and brown spots. **Lucas Castelli**, a doctoral fellow at the Patagonian Institute...

New species found in a contaminated cave in southern China

A group of scientists has identified a new species of fish in a contaminated cave in southern China. During an expedition in 2023 in several caves near Guangxi, researchers found unusual fish in the subterranean waters. Characteristics of the New Species The...

Young Andean condor released in Córdoba with satellite tracker for the first time.

The Ministry of Environment and Circular Economy, through the Environmental Police, released a **young Andean condor** with a **tracker**. It had been rescued in San Carlos Minas, in the northwest of the province of **Córdoba**. The condor, a female of...

An environmentally conscious eco-friendly detergent

While laundry seems like a simple and harmless task, it turns out it may not be so environmentally friendly after all. For this reason, Washaby was created, an eco-friendly detergent certified with Ecolabel, vegan, plastic-free, and completely respectful of...

Scientific discovery: marine animals merge into a single body

Japanese scientists have documented for the first time the fusion of two comb jellies into a single living being in a laboratory. This finding offers a new perspective on biological cooperation and evolutionary flexibility in marine animals. Merging Among Marine...

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Esteros del Iberá was one of the most popular destinations over the long weekend.

The long weekend for the National Sovereignty Day mobilized 1.4 million tourists throughout Argentina. Hotel occupancy exceeded 70% in the...