biodiversity

Environmental organizations in San Luis promote a week of actions for conservation

The Protected Natural Area “La Siempre Viva”, located in Chipiscú (Ayacucho department), will be the epicenter of scientific and flora and fauna conservation actions for the protection of the ecosystems of San Luis. It is an activity organized in collaboration...

COP16 in Rome: Negotiations to finance biodiversity making progress

The COP16 in Rome continues four months after the abrupt closure of the negotiations in Cali, Colombia, the original venue. At this time, "wealthy" and developing countries are negotiating against the clock on Thursday in search of financial mechanisms to...

COP16 biodiversity resumes in Rome: pending issues

The COP16 on biodiversity resumes this Tuesday in Rome to continue the negotiations that did not conclude in Cali, Colombia, in 2024. Three days of negotiations will take place to unlock the "North-South" deadlock on financing for nature conservation. "The most...

Pesticides revealed as responsible for biodiversity crisis

Beyond eliminating the target species, pesticides are causing catastrophic effects on hundreds of species of microorganisms, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds, and mammals worldwide, becoming one of the main culprits of the biodiversity crisis. This is the conclusion of the...

Almost 3000 dolphins entered the Gulf of San Matías, according to this study.

In great news for ecotourism in Chubut, it has been confirmed, according to a study, that around 2800 dolphins arrived at Golfo San Matías between 2004 and 2022. The area is home to an impressive marine biodiversity, and this research...

The link between climate, biodiversity, and water: Protecting ecosystem services in South America.

In recent years, unprecedented forest fires have devastated various regions of the world affecting ecosystem services. This includes Australia in 2019-2020, Canada in 2023, and more recently Brazil, other countries in South America, and California in the United States. In...

Guided educational tours in the Pilar Nature Reserve

La Pilar Nature Reserve launches its Educational Guided Tours program for 2025, aimed at teachers and students of all levels. The initiative seeks to promote environmental education and ecological awareness through outdoor learning experiences. This green space like the Pilar...

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...

They plan to build a road that crosses the ‘Llanganates National Park’, a wetland with unique species on the planet.

In the heart of the **Llanganates National Park**, which spans the Ecuadorian provinces of **Cotopaxi, Napo, Pastaza, and Tungurahua**, you can find more than 50 species of **mammals**, almost 200 of **birds**, 23 of **amphibians and reptiles**, and a...

A European country considers banning cats to protect wildlife.

In a surprising move, it has been revealed that a European country is considering prohibiting the ownership of domestic cats in certain areas to reduce their impact on biodiversity and protect wild fauna. This initiative arises from a report...

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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...