Animals

The first genetically modified horses were born in Argentina.

Argentinian scientists announced an innovation in veterinary science. They announced the birth of five genetically modified horses: something unprecedented in the country. The team belongs to the biotechnology company Kheiron Sa. They were obtained using stem cells for CRISPR-Cas9 cloning....

The new catalog of humpback whales from the Beagle Channel was presented.

A major breakthrough in conservation was recently announced. The new Humpback Whales catalog of the Beagle Channel was presented. This was done within the framework of World Whale Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of February. The objective of this...

A newly born land turtle is recovering at La Florida Reserve.

A small land turtle of the species Chelonoidis chilensis, with just one week old and weighing 25 grams, was voluntarily handed over by a neighbor of Villa de Merlo to the Wildlife Conservation Center (CCVS) at the Floro Faunística...

He left his mare without food for three days and was charged with animal cruelty.

A man abandoned his mare without water or food in Neuquén and the Justice charged him with animal cruelty. It happened in November of last year, the animal was three days tied at the edge of a cliff, but...

Alarm about Arctic polar bears: half gone

The Arctic polar bears are in trouble. A recent study conducted by Canadian scientists confirmed that since 1990, half of their population has disappeared. Moreover, those currently inhabiting the area are much thinner and face difficulties in finding food. While it...

New specimens of native fauna arrive in La Florida

Through the Wildlife Conservation Center (WCC), new specimens of native fauna will arrive in La Florida. This time, it involves a turtle, a great kiskadee, a pileated woodpecker, a mourning dove chick, and four reina mora birds. According to their...

Long-nosed bats detected in Arizona due to their saliva

After several investigations, a team of scientists confirmed the migration of the Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis) through southeastern Arizona by analyzing their saliva. To achieve this, researchers used an environmental DNA-based method (eDNA) that allows identifying the species...

Tunisia thwarts attempt to traffic pink flamingos

Tunisian customs authorities prevented the smuggling of ten pink flamingos, a protected species, at the border with Algeria. The animals, found in a van in Jendouba, were wrapped in fabric and adhesive tape inside boxes with hay. According to the...

Shocking: Whale “eats” kayaker, then spits him out

An impressive video recorded in the ocean in Chile traveled around the world in the last few hours: involving a whale and a kayak. In the footage, you can see how the animal "swallows" a young man who was...

Capibaras in Nordelta: they seek to sterilize them to control their population

Capybaras in Nordelta are back in the news and the debate is reopened. This comes after complaints from the neighborhood residents in 2021, who accused an overpopulation and problems with the animals. The dispute surrounding the presence of capybaras there...

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Sea lion colony: the Buenos Aires destination that combines nature, adventure, and culture

Located in the southeast of the province of Buenos Aires, Lobería is an ideal destination for those seeking natural...