Animals

Oral trial requested for a man accused of holding over 300 wild animals captive

A man from Balcarce is accused of having kept in captivity more than 300 wild animals, and the Prosecutor's Office requested to take the case to an oral trial. In total, the accused allegedly left 319 specimens in a...

Which South American country has the most endangered species?

South America, home to the Amazon and many other places that harbor a great biodiversity, including many species listed on the Red List of Threatened Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). In this sense, the...

The Chernobyl Frogs: a study reveals how they age after nuclear radiation

A recent study analyzed the Chernobyl frogs, which inhabit near the exclusion zone of the city and surprised scientists. More than three decades after the nuclear accident, the analysis focused on how these creatures aged. The analysis of the effects...

Dramatic decline of elephant seals in Valdes Peninsula: what happened

In the last reproductive season of the species, a catastrophic event was recorded: a sharp decline in elephant seals in Península Valdés. The only continental and temperate latitude grouping of the species is located on the coasts of Chubut. This...

Massive fish die-off in the Paraná River: Why it happens with extreme temperatures

The massive death of fish that occurs in the Paraná River at certain times of the year is a phenomenon of concern in Santa Fe. The river is not only a vital ecosystem for a wide variety of species,...

The swamp spider, saved from extinction

```html The marsh spiders are a vital species of arachnids for the health of wetlands in the United Kingdom. Their importance is such that over a decade ago, the Chester Zoo in England took on a monumental challenge: rescuing them...

Nature’s architects: they build nests, tunnels, and caves

Animals are extraordinary builders, creating nests, tunnels, and caves perfectly designed. Here are some ingenious examples of these "architects of nature": Cozy Love Nest Male Asian bowerbirds build a pergola with grass and twigs to attract females. Decorated with colorful flowers, berries,...

Echidna: das Säugetier mit einer erstaunlichen elektrischen Fähigkeit

The echidna is a mammal that lays eggs, with a similar appearance to the platypus. This animal with spines like a hedgehog, a snout like an anteater, and a gait like a mole, is one of the few mammals...

Loose monkeys: 43 animals escaped from a research center

At this time, there are 43 monkeys loose in South Carolina, United States. They escaped from a medical research facility in the city of Yemassee. For this reason, authorities have alerted the population to keep doors and windows closed. These specimens...

Why are most male mammals not larger than females

A recent **study** published in Nature Communications questions the theory that most **male mammals** are larger than females, an idea supported since the times of **Charles Darwin**. Severine Hex, a researcher at **Princeton University**, explains that Darwin and other scientists...

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The Argentine flag butterfly: A natural treasure and symbol of endangered biodiversity.

The **Argentinian flag butterfly**, whose scientific name is **Morpho epistrophus argentinus**, is one of the most emblematic species of...