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The surprising invasive species silently spreading through Patagonia.

Something is hiding in the seafloor of Patagonia. A recent expedition in the waters of the Melimoyu reserve detected a concerning expansion of Metridium senile, a surprising invasive species that preys on and displaces native underwater species. This could affect...

Scientists in Chile surprise with the discovery of a new species of venomous spider.

A group of scientists from Chile has discovered a new species of venomous spider in the Maule Region, establishing the southernmost record in the country. Previously, it had only been seen in the Valparaíso and Metropolitan regions. According to the...

A scorpion found in South America sprays venom as a defense

In a historic event for science and South American biodiversity, a group of researchers has identified a new species of scorpion that sprays venom in Colombia, named Tityus achilles. This finding represents a novelty for the region and a surprise,...

A new species found at 6,000 meters deep in the South Pole.

A group of researchers, led by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), identified a **new species of kinorhynch** in the South Pole, more specifically in the Southern Ocean's (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/cual-es-el-oceano-mas-pequeno-del-mundo/), at a depth of 6,000 meters. This discovery expanded the knowledge...

27 new species discovered in the Peruvian Amazon

The **Peruvian Amazon** covers an area of 782,880.55 km² located east of the **Andes Mountain Range**. It is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, hosting numerous endemic species, encompassing two natural regions: the low jungle and...

Introducing Sauron, a new species of vegetarian piranha.

A group of biologists has made an astonishing discovery in the renowned Amazon River: a new species of vegetarian fish that resembles a piranha, but with unique characteristics that set it apart. Named as “Mylopus sauron”, this species has captured...

Explorers discover new species in the hidden forests of Vietnam

In the hidden forests of Southeast Asia, researchers have made a discovery that challenges the limits of knowledge about local fauna. Below are the details of the finding, the characteristics of the species, and the importance of its conservation. The...

Researchers discover new beetle genus in the Peruvian Andes

The **Peruvian Andes** have become the setting for **a new discovery**. In recent days, a group of biologists revealed an extraordinary finding. It is **a new genus** of beetles hidden at three thousand meters high in the Andes located...

New members: Saudi Arabia discovers five new species

The Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve surprised everyone by revealing important findings: the discovery of five new species unknown to science, the first-time recording of three species in Saudi territory, and 34 extensions of global ranges. These advancements bring...

A new predator species found in the Atacama Trench

A team of scientists from the **Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution** (WHOI) in the United States and the **Millennium Institute of Oceanography** (IMO) in Chile made a (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/sorpresa-en-la-patagonia-descubren-una-nueva-especie-de-lagarto-en-campos-volcanicos/) in one of the most unexplored places on the planet: the **Atacama...

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The link between climate, biodiversity, and water: Protecting ecosystem services in South America.

In recent years, unprecedented forest fires have devastated various regions of the world affecting ecosystem services. This includes Australia...