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Virunga, Africa’s oldest National Park, celebrates its 100th anniversary amidst armed conflict

Located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Virunga National Park is one of the most biodiverse protected areas in the world. With over 790,000 hectares, it is home to swamps, steppes, volcanic savannas, jungles, and...

Missions: another ocelot lost its life due to reckless driving in Iguazú.

A ocelote was run over on National Route No. 12, inside the Iguazú National Park in Misiones. The tragic incident occurred in a section with specific signage that requires reduced speed to protect the wildlife. Despite this, road recklessness...

Lake Puelo National Park celebrates its 88th anniversary with a message of gratitude and environmental commitment.

The **Lago Puelo National Park**, one of the most emblematic landscapes of Argentine Patagonia, celebrated its **88th anniversary**, reaffirming its (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/el-papa-francisco-y-su-compromiso-en-la-lucha-contra-el-cambio-climatico/) and sustainable development. Since its establishment in 1937, first as part of the **Los Alerces National Park**, until its...

Two people caught illegally hunting in Santa Fe Islands National Park.

Two people were **caught illegally hunting** within the **Islas de Santa Fe National Park**. This is a **protected area** where this activity is **strictly prohibited**. The operation was carried out by **park rangers** and members of the **Guardia Rural Los...

The low flow of the Iguazú River reveals another postcard of the waterfalls.

The low flow of the Iguazú River is noticeable in the Iguazú Falls in recent weeks. The normal flow of this wonder of the world is 1500 m3/s and, just a few years ago, in April 2020, it reached...

National Parks were part of a new Summer Antarctic Campaign.

The National Parks Administration (APN) has reinforced its commitment to conservation and environmental research in the white continent, participating in the Antarctic Summer Campaign. The participation was carried out by a representative from the National Directorate of Marine Protected...

Construction work on a trail in Los Glaciares National Park ordered to stop: what happened

In response to a complaint from residents in the area, the Justice ordered to halt the construction work on a path in Los Glaciares. The precautionary measure, issued by the Federal Court of Río Gallegos, under the responsibility of Judge...

Two condors were released in the Quebrada del Condorito National Park.

Two **(https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/donde-avistar-al-condor-andino-puntos-clave-para-observar-esta-especie-vital-en-el-ecosistema/)** (Vultur gryphus) were released in the **(https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/donde-avistar-al-condor-andino-puntos-clave-para-observar-esta-especie-vital-en-el-ecosistema/)** after being rescued and rehabilitated in the province of Córdoba. The action was carried out by a team formed by the **National Parks Administration** (APN), the Province of Córdoba, and...

Quebrada del Condorito: Company reported for illegal helicopter overflight

The National Parks Administration reported a company for conducting an illegal helicopter flyover over Quebrada del Condorito, in Córdoba. The incident occurred on March 15 and caused outrage. The company sued is Dracma S.A. The activity is illegal since it is...

Operation against poaching in El Palmar National Park

As part of the actions of the staff of the protected area, a operation against poaching was carried out resulting in the preparation of reports and the seizure of pieces. During the control and surveillance patrols carried out by the...

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The stunning submerged forest of Lake Kaindy: a surreal landscape that defies expectations

Far from the conventional image of a forest, the **Kaindy Lake**, located in the **Tian Shan** mountains, southeast of...