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Birds in Brazil use plastics to build nests: a clear sign of advancing environmental pollution
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (416+ words) A recent study conducted in Brazil revealed that various birds incorporate plastics into their nests. Thus, the phenomenon highlights the growing environmental pollution. The research was developed by the Federal University of Par. Additionally, it covered both the Amazon region…...
One Million Trees for Machu Picchu: Reforestation Campaign with Native Species and Community Participation
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (303+ words) The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was the setting for the launch of the "One Million Trees" campaign, promoted by the Ministry of Environment (Minam) of Peru. The proposal aims to recover areas affected by forest fires, loss of vegetation…...
Angujá and the return of the jaguar to Iberá: signs of ecological recovery in Corrientes after decades
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (408+ words) Anguj, a 1-year and 10-month-old jaguar, roams freely through the Correntine wetlands. In this way, its development represents a key advancement in the recovery of the species. Moreover, it was born without direct human intervention in the Iber ecosystem. Therefore,…...
The battle to save the loggerhead turtle: Spain strengthens the conservation of an endangered species
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (292+ words) In recent years, the Spanish coasts have witnessed a hopeful event: the resurgence of loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) nests, a threatened species facing multiple challenges for its survival. Scientists, environmental authorities, and volunteers are working together to ensure the future…...
Pantanal of Brazil: the best place in the world to see jaguars and discover South American biodiversity
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (250+ words) The Pantanal is the largest wetland on the planet, extending through Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Its dynamics depend on the seasons: This natural cycle makes the Pantanal one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. The jaguar…...
COP15: Chile promotes international actions to conserve endangered migratory shorebirds
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (266+ words) At the recent COP15 of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), held in Campo Grande, Brazil, Chile achieved the approval of two key initiatives for the protection of threatened shorebirds: These decisions come in a critical context: nearly…...
Why science warns that Latin America's cloud forests could disappear by 2070
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (479+ words) The cloud forests of Latin America face a critical threat and could disappear by the year 2070. A recent study warns that the degradation of this ecosystem would put the water supply for thousands of people in key regions such as…...
Chernobyl Accident 40 Years Later: Ways in Which Wildlife Transformed and Adapted After the Nuclear Disaster
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (377+ words) Almost four decades after the Chernobyl accident in April 1986, the exclusion zone of more than 4,500 km" between Ukraine and Belarus remains a subject of study. Far from becoming a desolate wasteland, ecosystems show signs of recovery and adaptation, according to…...
Chaco National Park adds a private excursion: wildlife watching and nature in its purest form
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (276+ words) The Chaco National Park, located in the heart of northern Argentina, adds a new private excursion that invites you to explore its natural wealth and enjoy experiences away from mass tourism. With an area of 15,000 hectares, this protected space preserves…...
The Ecuadorian Amazon reduces noise in its rivers with solar boats and innovative acoustic measurements
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (372+ words) In the Achuar territory, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, scientists and indigenous communities are driving a key change. The replacement of combustion engines with solar boats is beginning to transform the soundscape. In this regard, the noise that dominated the rivers…...