Animals

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...

On an island in Colombia lives the only species of blue lizard in the world

In the heart of the Colombian Pacific, the Gorgona Island stands out not only for its natural beauty, but also for being the unique home of the blue anole, a bright blue-colored lizard. This endemic species of the Polychrotidae family...

An elephant from Sumatra, in serious danger of extinction, was born in Indonesia, providing a new sign of hope for the conservation of the...

The elephant was born on Monday at the Buluh Cina Natural Tourist Park on the western island of Sumatra, reported Genman Suhefti Hasibuan, head of the local conservation agency. Sumatran elephants are on the brink of extinction, with only...

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A turquoise paradise between Catamarca and Tucumán: the Aguada del Cobre river.

At the border between Catamarca and Tucumán, there is a corner of extraordinary beauty that seems to be taken...