Animals

They saw the “Pampas cat” for the first time in Ecuador.

Recently, it was confirmed that a specimen of the "pampas cat" (Leopardus garleppi) was sighted for the first time in Ecuador. This is a feline species from Latin America rarely detected. However, unfortunately, this was confirmed through a forensic study,...

Plants and their strategy to attract seed-dispersing animals.

In nature, plants have developed a close relationship with frugivorous animals, which consume their fruits and contribute to the dispersal of their seeds. Throughout millions of years of evolution, these species have perfected mechanisms to attract their dispersers, adjusting...

Howler monkey: the primate whose cry can be heard from long distances

The howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) is one of the most captivating species in Latin America. Its dark fur, long prehensile tail, and remarkable vocal ability distinguish it in the animal kingdom. With a size ranging from 50 to 70 centimeters...

The Gila monster: the key lizard in the creation of a revolutionary medication

The "Gila Monster" is a venomous lizard about which something crucial is unknown. Thanks to it, scientists discovered an enzyme that inspired them to develop medications that are revolutionary today in helping people with diabetes and obesity. This despite the...

Rafaela is making progress in establishing the animal protection brigade.

The work team of the Animal Rights Program (PRADA) presented the project for the creation of the Rafaela Animal Protection Brigade to the Secretary of Government and Modernization, Germán Bottero, with the aim of formalizing its establishment and implementation...

After recovering, “Taynemta,” the Andean condor, returned to its homeland.

With great excitement, “Taynemta”, a rescued Andean condor, arrived at Brigadier Mayor César Raúl Ojeda Airport to be transferred to the Wildlife Conservation Center (CCVS). This return, made possible through collaboration between the Provincial Government and the Andean Condor...

Outrage over illegal fishing: endangered shark captured

A strong indignation was generated in Necochea because fishermen captured an endangered shark. Additionally, they posed next to the animal and shared the images. Renowned environmental activist Carlos Leo exposed what happened on his social media to spread awareness of...

Pupy, the last elephant from the former Buenos Aires Zoo, gets ready to move

The elephant Pupy is the last of her kind remaining in the former Buenos Aires zoo, now Ecoparque. There are only a few days left before the animal is transferred to a sanctuary in Brazil, where she will be...

Marine species cross the Panama Canal and disrupt ecosystems.

The expansion of the **Panama Canal** in 2016 triggered an **ecological phenomenon** with unpredictable consequences: the migration of marine species between the Atlantic and the Pacific. A recent study published in *Current Biology* warns that this exchange **is modifying...

Panic at high altitude: a tarantula bit an allergic pilot

A nightmare-worthy scare occurred on a Iberia airplane flight a few days ago. A tarantula bit an allergic pilot on board. His body had a strong reaction due to the condition, causing some delays. Fortunately, for him and the passengers,...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...