animal protection

Comodoro Rivadavia strengthens the fight against environmental crimes with a new specialized Prosecutor’s Office

In a measure celebrated by environmental organizations and citizens, the city of Comodoro Rivadavia will have the Specialized Prosecutor's Office on Environment and Animal Rights (UFE AyDA), aimed at investigating environmental crimes and crimes against animals. This initiative responds to...

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,...

Conservation milestone: captive-bred Hooded Grebe chicks to be released in Santa Cruz

A milestone for the conservation of native fauna is about to be achieved in Santa Cruz. They will release Macá Tobiano chicks, which were raised in captivity, into their natural habitat. This is an endemic species of the province, which...

Animal Day: why is it celebrated today in Argentina and not worldwide

On Tuesday, April 29, Animal Day is celebrated in Argentina. It seeks to pay tribute to pets, but also to promote awareness of animal welfare and the responsibility to ensure their care and respect. It is worth mentioning that this...

They will stop displaying live animals at a well-known museum in Mar del Plata.

In line with the trend that has been imposed worldwide for years in the field of rights, a museum in Mar del Plata will stop exhibiting live animals. Specifically, this decision affects the aquarium of the Lorenzo Scaglia Museum of...

First Transnational Corridor for the huemul is promoted: what will it be like

An organization from Chile and Argentine authorities will promote the first Transnational Corridor for the huemul deer. The announcement was made during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Southern Huemul Conservation Center, led by the Huilo Huilo Foundation....

The elephant Kenya travels to a sanctuary in Brazil: the famous actor accompanying her

The African elephant Kenya has been living in Ecoparque Mendoza for years. Now, she is getting ready to leave behind her life in captivity and start a new stage at the Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. During the journey of more than...

Pupy, the last elephant from the former Buenos Aires Zoo, closer to moving

Pupy, the last elephant from the former Zoo in Buenos Aires, is training to move to Brazil. Although there is no set date, the departure day is getting closer. In that sense, she is getting ready without haste. She enters...

San Juan protects wildlife by prohibiting the sale and use of trapping cages.

The Environment Secretariat of **San Juan** announced the prohibition of the commercialization, distribution, and use of **trapper-type cages** throughout the provincial territory. (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/caza-furtiva-y-comercio-ilegal-de-fauna-en-la-region-cordillerana/) and ensure the preservation of biodiversity. Trapper cages, used to capture **wild animals**, pose a threat to...

Unveröffentlicht: Elefantin Ely, geschützt durch eine einstweilige Verfügung des Obersten Gerichtshofs von Mexiko

The elephant Ely, who lives in a zoo in Mexico, is now protected by a ruling from the country's Supreme Court. They ordered to improve her living conditions. She arrived at the place 13 years ago after being rescued from...

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Path of Light: a solar energy project to transform communities in the Puna de Jujuy.

Since 2018, an ambitious project has marked a before and after in communities of Jujuy, Argentina, by bringing solar...