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Pumas in Patagonia: why the great feline of America is an essential predator for ecological balance

The **Puma concolor**, popularly known as **mountain lion, cougar, or Patagonian puma**, is the second largest feline in the American continent, (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/la-justicia-ambiental-de-bolivia-protegera-al-jaguar-una-especie-en-peligro-de-extincion/). In the southern region of **Argentina and Chile**, this predator represents the essence of **wildlife**, inhabiting varied ecosystems...

Wildfires: Jóvenes por Bariloche seeks donations to reforest affected areas

The organization Youth for Bariloche called on the community regarding the forest fires of the last season. They aim to reforest the devastated areas in the Andean region. The initiative seeks to contribute to the recovery of the Patagonian Forest...

Alert in Patagonia due to the presence of the American mink and its threat to biodiversity.

The authorities of Patagonia National Parks have raised the alarm about the advance of the American mink, a carnivorous species native to North America that has disrupted the ecological balance in the region. This mammal, introduced in the 1930s for...

Wildfires in Patagonia: affected area quadrupled in the worst season in 30 years.

The forest fires in Patagonia devastated approximately 32,000 hectares of native forests. This is four times the affected area compared to the previous season. This was reported by Greenpeace Argentina, who described it as the worst season in the last...

Patagonia in thaw: glaciers at extreme risk

At this pace, the glaciers of the Patagonia could completely disappear in the next 250 years. This is warned by a recent study published in Nature Communications, which links the accelerated glacial retreat with profound changes in global atmospheric...

Illegal logging in Lago Puelo: wood worth $1 billion found

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Lago Puelo is investigating a suspected case of large-scale illegal logging in a forested area of high environmental and economic value, in the access to Lago Puelo, in the area known as Cerro Taza...

Petrified Forest Sarmiento: a hidden treasure of Patagonia

In the heart of the Chubut province, there is an extraordinary and little-explored site: the **Petrified Forest Sarmiento**. Unlike more popular tourist destinations, this place offers a unique connection to the (https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/patagonia-azul-un-santuario-de-biodiversidad-en-las-costas-de-chubut/). Across its vast expanse, the **fossilized remains of...

Avian flu: elephant seals would take 100 years to heal.

The future of the southern elephant seals in Peninsula Valdés, Argentine Patagonia, is going through a critical moment. According to a recent study published in Marine Mammal Science, the population could take up to a century to recover from...

Sustainable viticulture: three Patagonian wineries now sport green seal certification

Patagonia has taken a decisive step in the development of sustainable viticulture, with three wineries that have certified their commitment to the environment. These new ambassadors of responsible production already display the "Sustainable Argentine Viticulture" seal on their labels, granted...

“The coypu returns and the wetland is reborn in Patagonia”

In the heart of the Patagonian steppe, a shy but vital creature is returning to its place in the wetlands of northwest Santa Cruz. We are talking about the **coipo or Southern river otter** (*Myocastor coypus*), a native semiaquatic...

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Zimbabwe places its elephants under control: between threat and hope

In the villages near the **Hwange National Park** in **Zimbabwe**, living alongside elephants is part of daily life, which...