ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE Jaguar released back into wild in Argentina to help endangered species 01-01-2022 09:18 Jatobazinho the Jaguar released into Ibera National Park, as part of a programme to boost the numbers of this endangered species.
Environment Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago 18-10-2021 13:10 The Dominga mining project, to be built in La Higuera, is expected to cost US$2.5 billion and will include the extraction of iron and copper concentrates. But its closeness to the Humboldt Archipelago has caused the rejection of environmental organisations.
WHALE RESCUE Two stranded humpback whales rescued in Argentina 05-10-2021 21:26 Rescue teams save two stranded humpback whales on shores of Atlantic coast at La Lucila del Mar. Two incidents took place over 48 hours, with rescue teams able to return both to the sea.
CONSERVATION Fishing vessels illegally target marine mammals in South American waters 31-07-2021 12:00 Conservationists warn sea lions and elephant seals are being captured by foreign vessels in Argentine and Uruguayan waters. Experts call for urgent measures from authorities. by Fermin Koop
Wildlife and Conservation Conservation group releases endangered jaguars into Iberá National Park 23-04-2021 00:01 A female jaguar and her two cubs have been released back into the wild at Iberá National Park in Corrientes Province, as part of a conservation programme run by Rewilding Argentina.
Wildlife New species of frog unearthed in Peruvian Amazon jungle 12-04-2021 16:28 A new species of marsupial frog has been discovered in Peru's Amazon jungle during a study in the humid tundra and mountainous woodland area of the Cordilleras de Colan.
CONSERVATION Ecoparque transfers two rare Bengal tigers to the United States 10-04-2021 21:54 Two rare white Bengal tigers, Rhiano and Cleo, are being transferred from the City Ecoparque to a spacious sanctuary in the US state of Colorado, City government announces.
Environmental Crime Staff at Galapagos airport, Ecuador, find 185 tortoises in suitcase 29-03-2021 15:03 Staff at an airport on the Galapagos Islands have found 185 tortoises, ten of which were dead, in a suitcase that was heading for Ecuador's mainland. Police are now investigating the incident.