Native fauna

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...

Chubut inaugurated the first Native Wildlife Rescue Center in the province.

In an emotional event held at Estancia San Guillermo, the first stage of the Native Wildlife Rescue Center was inaugurated, marking a significant advancement in the protection and rehabilitation of wild species in Chubut. The event was attended by provincial...

Fly free: native birds return to Quebrada del Palmar.

In an exciting liberation operation, 24 rehabilitated native birds regained their freedom in the "Quebrada del Palmar" reserve, located in the Ayacucho department, San Luis. The event, led by the Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development in conjunction with...

Why is Mexico called the “land of marsupials”?

With eight species of **opossums** inhabiting the territory, **Mexico is considered the "land of marsupials".** This animal, small, with a pink nose and a characteristic tail that they usually use to hang from branches, **belongs to this species.** It is...

San Juan protects wildlife by prohibiting the sale and use of trapping cages.

The Environment Secretariat of **San Juan** announced the prohibition of the commercialization, distribution, and use of **trapper-type cages** throughout the provincial territory. (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/caza-furtiva-y-comercio-ilegal-de-fauna-en-la-region-cordillerana/) and ensure the preservation of biodiversity. Trapper cages, used to capture **wild animals**, pose a threat to...

An Aguara Guazú was run over in Ansenuza Park.

A Greater Rhea, a species that is endangered, was run over and killed on Provincial Route 17, near Altos de Chipión, Córdoba, in the area of the Ansenuza National Park, causing outrage. This incident has increased concerns about the impact...

A giant otter arrives in the Impenetrable to recover the species.

With the firm objective of recovering an endangered species in the area, a giant otter arrives in El Impenetrable in Chaco. It's "Chiru", a male born in one of the pre-release enclosures of the Iberá Park in Corrientes. The species...

Chaltén frogs discovered: one of the most mysterious Patagonian species.

In the valley of the Toro River, Provincial Reserve Lago del Desierto, Santa Cruz, specimens of Chaltén frogs were found. It is a unique and mysterious species that inhabits Argentinian Patagonia and also Chile. They usually live in places such...

Mar del Plata: Elephant seals are tagged to analyze their migrations.

The Fundación Fauna Argentina launched a pioneering initiative in Mar del Plata regarding the study of elephant seals. To analyze the migratory routes of the specimens that arrive on the city's shores, they began to mark them with a non-invasive...

A family of cauquenes appeared in Lago Puelo: they ask not to approach

In a true surprise for visitors and locals in the area, a family of **cauquenes in Lago Puelo** appeared. They were seen near the native forest area in the southern sector of the national park. This **wildlife sighting** impressed because...

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Surprise in Colombia: a bird species thought to be extinct is rediscovered

In a discovery that surprised the scientific community, the Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus), a species considered extinct since...