Endangered species

German student creates urban bird shelter, easy to install and without damaging window frames

A German student has created HAUSHOUSE, a bird shelter in urban areas that adapts to any window frame without damaging it. Easy to install and maintain thanks to its rotating structure, this birdhouse transforms urban spaces into bird-friendly shelters and...

Maned wolf, a species threatened by various factors. Where does it live?

The **maned wolf** (*Chrysocyon brachyurus*), whose name in Guarani means "big fox," **is the largest of South American foxes**. Also known as "maned wolf" or "potrillo," it is an omnivore **considered sacred in some native cultures** like the **Tobas**...

Biodiversity loss: The hidden signal you must know

The planet's **loss of biodiversity** is an increasingly concerning problem. This crisis is not only an environmental issue but also a resounding alarm about the **state of the planet** and the future of humanity. As **ecosystems collapse** at an unprecedented...

Disappearance of sperm whales in Mexico: study reveals the cause

Marine biologist Héctor Pérez-Puig, from Mexico City, investigated the decline in sightings of sperm whales in the Gulf of California since 2015. Coordinated by the Marine Mammal Program of the Prescott Center for Studies, his study determined that the...

Harlequin Frog: The Rare Amphibian in Danger that Only Lives in the Andes

Climate change, habitat degradation, deadly infectious diseases, and invasive species have endangered the harlequin frog in recent decades. Get to know this rare amphibian that is only found in the Andes. Species diversity This group of amphibians has about 96 known species,...

New campaign of honorary wildlife rangers to combat wildlife trafficking.

Honorary Wildlife Guardians from Río Negro launch campaign against wildlife trafficking. The honorary wildlife guardians of Río Negro have announced on their social media a campaign to eradicate pet trade and the trafficking of animals belonging to wildlife. Combatting the trafficking...

Ecuador: New critically endangered harlequin toad species discovered

A team of national and international scientists, led by the National Biodiversity Institute (Inabio) of Ecuador, discovered **(https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/impactante-descubrimiento-en-cuba-una-nueva-especie-sorprende-al-mundo/)** of harlequin toad in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The species, named *Atelopus colomai*, has particular characteristics, such as a black back with...

Uspallata launches campaign to conserve the Andean cat, the most threatened feline in America

The Natura Argentina Foundation, in collaboration with the Andean Cat Alliance, has launched a new campaign in Uspallata to protect the Andean cat, one of the most endangered feline species on the planet. The initiative has the support of the...

Alarming decline of sperm whales in the Gulf of California

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), the largest species of toothed whales, are disappearing from the Gulf of California due to the drastic decrease in the number and size of giant squids (Dosidicus gigas), their main source of food. Decline in Sightings Over...

Drug trafficking and its devastating effect on jaguars in Central America

The **Central American jaguar** faces a new threat: **drug trafficking**. This feline shares almost 70% of its territory with drug cartels, putting its survival at **risk**. In addition to drug trafficking, **deforestation and habitat fragmentation** are isolating jaguar populations. The...

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Due to an unprecedented ruling, the government of Jujuy will have to return an ancestral land.

After the Federal Justice issued a historic ruling on the matter, the government of Jujuy will have to restore...