From the glacial fjords of Chilean Patagonia to the beaches and mountains of Baja California, Hispanic America, representing Spanish-speaking countries in South and Central America and the Caribbean, is a biodiversity treasure trove. These include colorful macaws, showy iguanas, gaudy poison frogs and charismatic cats — animals so beautiful that people want to own them
Other Animals
National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the world, as the fourth animal in the campaign series with NWF. Experience the red wolf in stunning 3D anamorphic display on LG’s Times
WASHINGTON (February 6, 2025) – For 120 years and through 22 U.S. presidential administrations, the National Audubon Society has worked to protect birds and the places they need. With a new administration and Congress in office, Audubon is committed to reinforcing the need for science-based, bipartisan solutions that address biodiversity loss and climate change. Audubon’s mission
Wildlife officials suspect coyotes, dogs and other wildlife died after poison was left in a popular hiking area in southern Arizona. Now, dog owners are being warned to take extra precautions while in the area. The bodies of 14 coyotes, three javelinas and a raven were discovered over the weekend in Pantano Wash in Tucson,
At the end of 2024, Congress was able to pass a few water wins. The bills outlined below, in addition to other conservation bills completed at the end of the year, signify hard-won successes for birds and people across the country. Audubon is proud to have supported these efforts over the past two years of
Genetic diversity in animals and plants has declined globally over the past three decades, an analysis of more than 600 species has found. The research, published in the journal Nature, found declines in two-thirds of the populations studied, but noted that urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse genetic diversity losses. Dozens of scientists
Billions of birds head north out of Central and South America making epic journeys to find safety and refuge in the Arctic and Boreal Forest of Canada each year. Other species traveling north don’t travel quite as far, taking up residence in forests, meadows, backyards, and parks across the US during the warmer months. Regardless
Attracting seed-dispersing bats to degraded landscapes and aiding in tropical forest restoration efforts has long been an alluring prospect for conservationists: potentially a cheaper, less labor-intensive technique than media-hyped plantings of millions of trees. Researchers have experimented with a variety of seed disperser lures for decades, but a recent project in Costa Rica may show
Hammerhead sharks are one of the strangest sharks the world has ever known, and now there are ten known species! Obviously, hammerheads are set apart from all other sharks by their bizarre shape of their heads which are called a cephalofoil, but why are they like that? Why are these sharks so strange? And now
Something was happening to the birds at Tiputini. The biodiversity research centre, buried deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, has always been special. It is astonishingly remote: a tiny scattering of research cabins in 1.7m hectares (4.2m acres) of virgin forest. For scientists, it comes about as close as you can to observing rainforest wildlife in
Since 1998 more than 100,000 properties around the world—from apartments and office towers to hospitals, dorms, and churches—have earned a sleek seal emblazoned with three oak leaves and four letters that signify environmental sustainability: LEED. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, administered by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, aims to give architects
For years, South Africa’s wildlife has been under attack. Some of the country’s most iconic species, including rhinos, elephants, and lions, are being systematically slaughtered by poachers, who are funded and supported by criminal gangs. These animals are killed for their parts — their horns and tusks and claws and bones — which are then
New research has revealed surprising details about the secret lives of crocodiles swimming through Florida‘s waterways, including the long distances some travel in search of food and shelter, and their ability to slither unnoticed through populous neighborhoods. The preliminary study provides rare insight into the habits and habitat of the species in a state more
Budgie parakeets (Melopsittacus undulatus) are the most common pet bird, and one of the most common pets in the entire world. The are popular for a lot of good reasons, they are personable, intelligent, beautiful, and widely available. But are budgies good pets? Is the budgie parakeet the best pet reptile (yes, you read that
The sun hasn’t yet risen over Montana’s Blackfoot Valley, but Laura Dykstra has already hiked miles in the dark—through lumpy, ankle-breaking fields, over creeks, fences, and barbed wire. She arrives in a cattle pasture, holds an antenna above her head, and listens until she hears the telltale beeps that tell her a radio-tagged Sharp-tailed Grouse is
Colorado wildlife officials have released 15 Canadian gray wolves into the state’s central mountains over the past week. The historic effort was completed on Saturday, and is the second reintroduction season for the native predator. The capture and release work supports the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. “This binational effort was conducted by
Check out some amazing Tarantula Cribs enclosures and save 10% with code CLINT10. https://tarantulacribs.com/ Pac-man frogs, also known as South American horned frogs of the genus Ceratophrys are some of the largest and most beautiful frogs in the world. They are also very popular pets. But are they good pets? Is the Pac-man frog the
Si a la mayoría de las personas el canto de los pájaros trae felicidad , para los científicos que monitorean sus trinos y sonidos, escucharlos es una dicha y claro mensaje sobre la salud de los ecosistemas donde viven. Ahora, las comunidades que están vinculadas con la iniciativa Conserva Aves en Colombia -la cual es
On Dec. 22, 2024, Turkish customs officers conducting a random search of a plane’s cargo hold found a surprise stowaway inside a small wooden crate with holes: a malnourished baby gorilla dressed in a soiled T-shirt. The Turkish Airlines flight was headed from Nigeria to Thailand and was transiting via Istanbul, authorities told local media.
WASHINGTON (January 28, 2025) – Wildfire is a growing risk and every year it consumes millions of acres of forests and grasslands, devastating communities, local businesses, and the natural resources that wildlife and people depend on. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471), introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman
Alaska will resume the “barbaric” practice of shooting bears and wolves from helicopters to reduce their numbers with the hope that it will boost moose and caribou herds. The renewed program would permit hunters to kill as many as 80 percent of the natural predators across 2,000 acres of state lands, reported The Guardian. “Alaska’s
The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) has one of the best personalities of any snake, and that is important because it is one of the largest snakes in the world and is powerful enough to kill an adult human. Is the Burmese python the most reasonable giant pet snake? Yes. Is it a reasonable pet snake?
NEW YORK (January 30, 2025) – A new published study by several Audubon scientists shows that improving identification and observation of female birds can help scientists conserve birds and their habitats more broadly. The study, published in IBIS, identifies ways in which failing to observe female birds in favor of their flashier male counterparts has resulted
Last March, two young California men were searching for shed deer antlers in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento and were startled by a young mountain lion walking toward them, no more than 10 yards away. Experts say the best thing to do when a mountain lion approaches is to raise your arms to make
The black-throated monitor (Varanus albigularis ionidesi) is one of the biggest and most prehistoric lizards that you can get. Because they are huge, they are unreasonable pets, but their personality and care requirements actually make them one of the most reasonable unreasonable pets there are. That is why they were on our list of Five
(Gibbon, NE – January 29, 2025)— The National Audubon Society is proud to announce a $750,000 award from explore.org, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation, to bolster its ongoing conservation and education initiatives managed by Audubon’s Seabird Institute and Rowe Sanctuary. Their continued generosity at a leadership level will help drive the organization’s
Papooga, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Allowing your parrot to fly around can be incredibly beneficial. It offers essential exercise that maintains cardiovascular health. Flying and navigating around a room can stimulate your bird’s mind, and teaching your bird to fly to you can strengthen your bond. However, ensuring your home is safe for a free-flying
A ban on coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, which has been in place for nearly 50 years has been lifted by the Alberta government. The Eastern Rockies are popular with hikers, climbers, skiers, kayakers and more, and home to a wide variety of wildlife. Now they are under threat
White-lipped pythons (Leiopython spp.) have got to be some of the most beautiful snakes on the planet. But beauty isn’t the only thing that matters when it comes to picking a great pet snake, and the white-lipped pythons don’t have the best reputation. Is that reputation deserved? Do white-lipped pythons make good pets? Is a
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