News of conservation

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.

News of conservation

Jaguar released back into wild in Argentina to help endangered species

Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago

Two stranded humpback whales rescued in Argentina

Fishing vessels illegally target marine mammals in South American waters

Conservation group releases endangered jaguars into Iberá National Park

New species of frog unearthed in Peruvian Amazon jungle

Ecoparque transfers two rare Bengal tigers to the United States

Staff at Galapagos airport, Ecuador, find 185 tortoises in suitcase

Five of eight accused of killing Fernando Báez Sosa handed life sentences

Báez Sosa’s parents say judges ‘fell short with sentences’

India overtakes China in population

10 hidden spots in Argentina to enjoy this summer

Gallardo quits River Plate after glorious eight years in charge

La Policía de la Ciudad recluta jóvenes para unirse a la fuerza: cuáles son los requisitos y cuál es el sueldo

Qué dice la ley y en qué momento podrían salir de prisión los cinco rugbiers condenados a perpetua

Recusan a Horacio Rosatti y acusan a la Corte de ocultarlo

Alerta meteorológico a corto plazo por fuertes tormentas y granizo en Buenos Aires

Sierra Chica, el violento penal donde podrían ir los rugbiers condenados por el crimen de Báez Sosa