Animals

This is how the cleaning brigade that protects deer in Japan works.

The actions of a cleaning brigade that protects deer in Japan are attracting all the attention in a park in the city of Nara. The ancient medieval capital of the Japanese country also houses very special caretakers. It is a...

An Aguara Guazú was run over in Ansenuza Park.

A Greater Rhea, a species that is endangered, was run over and killed on Provincial Route 17, near Altos de Chipión, Córdoba, in the area of the Ansenuza National Park, causing outrage. This incident has increased concerns about the impact...

Over 150 animals rescued from abuse and illegal trade at Pompeii Fair.

More than 150 animals rescued from abuse and illegal trade at the Pompeya Fair After a comprehensive inspection ordered by the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office (UFEMA), 92 birds, 16 dogs, 6 cats, 53 rabbits, 26 hamsters, 12 mice, and 3...

Opossums: Predators immune to scorpion venom

Scorpions are venomous arachnids whose sting can be lethal. However, in nature there is a small mammal that helps control their proliferation: the opossum, a very common marsupial in South America. These animals with thick dark fur, pink nose, and...

Krill: Counting Tiny Marine Creatures from Space

Despite its small size, the Antarctic krill plays a fundamental role in the marine ecosystem. Now, scientists have developed an innovative method to count these tiny creatures from space, using differences in sea water color detected by satellites. These crustaceans,...

Chaltén frogs discovered: one of the most mysterious Patagonian species.

In the valley of the Toro River, Provincial Reserve Lago del Desierto, Santa Cruz, specimens of Chaltén frogs were found. It is a unique and mysterious species that inhabits Argentinian Patagonia and also Chile. They usually live in places such...

The common barn owl, in trouble: why it brought together Israeli and Arab scientists

The common barn owl is in trouble. From the species' situation, it has become an unlikely symbol of international cooperation. It even managed to bring together Israeli and Arab scientists, historically at odds. Experts from 12 nations gathered in Greece...

Surprising discovery: chimpanzees urinate through social ‘contagion’

A group of Japanese researchers discovered that the urination behavior of chimpanzees follows a social pattern similar to human yawning, as they urinate through social contagion suggesting that it could strengthen bonds within the group. Just like yawning in humans,...

Why species lose genetic diversity, according to this study

Species are losing genetic diversity on a global scale for at least 30 years. This is revealed by a study spanning over three decades (from 1985 to 2019) and analyzing 628 species of animals, plants, and fungi. "The genetic diversity...

A drone captured a pod of dolphins in California: there are more than 1500

A drone captured images of a herd of dolphins in California, swimming in Carmel Bay. What was most surprising was that it was an unusual, massive group: at least around 1500. The particular sighting caused astonishment, and the images quickly...

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Santa Catalina is a Provincial Natural Reserve: the most important green lung in the southern area of GBA.

In what was a historic day in the Province of Buenos Aires, the Santa Catalina Provincial Nature Reserve was...