Endangered species

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...

They transport 15 rheas from Argentina to Chile to increase the population.

In a joint effort to protect the rhea (Rhea pennata) and increase the population, 15 wild specimens were transferred from Parque Patagonia Argentina in Santa Cruz to Parque Nacional Patagonia de Chile in the Aysén region. This project aims to...

Nepal and the Rebirth of Red Pandas: A Collective Effort

In the mountains of Nepal, the red pandas are experiencing a slow but promising revival. Thanks to the conservation efforts and international collaboration, this endangered species is finding a new breath in its natural habitat. The situation of the red...

A new population of Darwin’s frog has been discovered, bringing hope to the species.

The **Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma darwinii)** is a species of amphibian from the Rhinodermatidae family, endemic to the temperate forests of **Chile** and **Argentina**. The species was discovered in 1834 by the famous English naturalist **Charles Darwin** during his visit to...

The first bowmouth guitarfish is born at the Oceanogràfic, a species in critical danger of extinction.

A momentous event has taken place at the Oceanogràfic in Valencia: the birth of a guitarfish (Glaucostegus cemiculus). This is a species classified as critically endangered by the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation...

Mar Chiquita Lagoon: Endangered Species Found in the Green Lung of Córdoba

A recent study in the Ansenusa Bay, within the Mar Chiquita Lagoon, revealed the presence of 22 species of native mammals, several of which are in vulnerable or endangered status. This research is part of the "Green Lungs" program...

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England: more than 80 animals rescued in an operation against abuse

In an operation against animal abuse involving the South Yorkshire police, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...