Endangered species

The Puerto Rican Coquí, a tiny frog with an emblematic song that is in danger of extinction.

The tiny **coquí frog** (*Eleutherodactylus*) is one of the most deeply rooted symbols of **Puerto Rico**, not only for (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/buscan-lanzar-un-fondo-de-bosques-tropicales-internacional-para-frenar-la-deforestacion/), but also for its distinctive **chant**, a loud **"ko-kii"** that fills the Caribbean nights. Despite its tiny size, ranging from...

The plan for the conservation of these two Natural Monuments in the NOA region progresses.

The National Parks Administration (APN) is moving forward with the conservation plan for two Natural Monuments in the NOA. These are emblematic species such as the Andean deer (Hippocamelus antisensis) and the jaguar (Panthera onca). These species were declared as...

Conservation milestone: captive-bred Hooded Grebe chicks to be released in Santa Cruz

A milestone for the conservation of native fauna is about to be achieved in Santa Cruz. They will release Macá Tobiano chicks, which were raised in captivity, into their natural habitat. This is an endemic species of the province, which...

Bolivia’s environmental justice will protect the jaguar, an endangered species.

The Agricultural and Environmental Court of Bolivia issued a historic resolution by granting precautionary measures for the protection of the jaguar (Panthera onca) and its natural habitat. The decision was made in response to a lawsuit filed by Deputy María...

Endangered Animals: Who Else Could Disappear in the 21st Century?

The 21st century has established itself as an era of great technological and scientific achievements, but also as an era of environmental crises. One of the most pressing issues is the accelerated loss of biodiversity, with animals in danger...

South Africa prohibits fishing in African penguin breeding areas for 10 years.

A South African judicial order has imposed a commercial fishing ban in key breeding colonies of African penguins, a critically endangered species. The measure, celebrated by bird conservation groups, aims to ensure food availability and reduce threats that have led...

Loss of biodiversity in Argentina: endangered species and urgent solutions

The loss of biodiversity is a silent crisis that threatens the balance of our ecosystems and our own future. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), up to one million species are at risk of...

Alert about the consumption of angelshark: a critically endangered shark

On the eve of Holy Week, a time of year when fish consumption traditionally increases in Argentina, the conservation organization **WCS Argentina** issued a key warning to the community: to avoid the purchase and consumption of **gatuzo**, a small...

Endangered fungi: the silent loss of vital ecosystems

Almost a third of the **species of fungi** assessed by the **International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)** are threatened due to human activities such as agriculture, (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/por-el-aumento-de-la-deforestacion-en-la-amazonia-llueve-menos/), and urbanization. Out of the **169,420 species** included in the IUCN's general...

The worrying extinction of a top predator: only 17 specimens left in a single country

The **Asian cheetah** (*Acinonyx jubatus venaticus*), one of the most emblematic **top predators** in the world, faces a survival crisis with a population limited to only **17 individuals** struggling to survive in **Iran**, their last refuge. This species, which once...

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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...