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Birds rescued from captivity in San Juan with a new procedure

In a joint operation carried out in the neighborhood Patagonia de Villa Media Agua, San Juan, birds in captivity were rescued. Thus, the Rural Police seized 25 native specimens that were in captivity, along with 32 trap cages used for...

A report raises alarm about the fight against illegal bird hunting: a global challenge with progress and setbacks

The report **The Killing 3.0** analyzes the progress of **46 nations** in implementing the **Rome Strategic Plan (2020-2030)**, which aims to reduce by 50% the (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/en-funes-lograron-rescatar-a-40-aves-protegidas-del-comercio-ilegal/) before 2030. Comparing the results with the **2016 report (The Killing 2.0)**, which estimated...

Water architects: the complex mechanism for hunting and feeding that flamingos possess

The **flamingo** (*Phoenicopterus*) is (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/censo-de-flamencos-hay-cerca-de-2500-en-esta-region-de-sudamerica/) in shallow waters, but what appears to be a tranquil filter-feeding image is actually a complex system of **active hunting**. Researchers from the **University of California, Berkeley** have revealed that these birds use biomechanical techniques...

Birdwatching: Argentina ranks 11th out of 200 countries with over 700 recorded species.

Argentina actively participated in the Global Big Day 2025, the world's largest birdwatching event organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The country stood out by recording 721 species, ranking 11th worldwide out of over 200 participating countries. Global Big Day...

The best places to see Andean condors in Argentina, one of the most emblematic birds of South America

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the most emblematic birds of South America, admired for its imposing size and its ability to fly up to 300 kilometers in a single day, almost effortlessly, thanks to the air...

Illegal bird trafficking hits Mendoza and turns the Seven-knives bird into a symbol of this practice.

The Ministry of Energy and Environment of Mendoza warned about the illegal possession and trafficking of wild birds, an activity that constitutes a crime and a serious form of animal abuse. The ministry reminded that there are channels available...

A unique experience in contact with biodiversity: birdwatching in the Santa Fe Islands National Park

During the 11th and 12th of May, the Islas de Santa Fe National Park, located in Puerto Gaboto, in the San Jerónimo department, was the setting for a special birdwatching event within the framework of the Global Big Day. This...

The government of Entre Ríos authorized the small game hunting season in 2025 despite environmentalists’ opposition.

The **Government of Entre Ríos** has authorized the **hunting of five native bird species**, coinciding with the celebration of **World Migratory Bird Day** (last May 10). This resolution, issued by the **Directorate of Natural Resources and Monitoring**, establishes the hunting...

The Southern Giant Petrel: the majestic seabird declared a Natural Monument in Chubut

From the coasts of **Chubut**, the **Southern Giant Petrel**, one of the largest and most fascinating **seabirds**, moves with unmatched elegance, cutting through the sky with its characteristic elongated silhouette. Less known than the **southern right whale** or the **Magellanic...

Aves Argentinas monitors releases in northern San Luis.

Last October, in Sierras de Las Quijadas (San Luis), dozens of yellow cardinals were released in the private protected natural area "La Siempre Viva", under the supervision of Aves Argentinas. The specimens were rescued in 2023, during an operation by...

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Zimbabwe places its elephants under control: between threat and hope

In the villages near the **Hwange National Park** in **Zimbabwe**, living alongside elephants is part of daily life, which...