The chacma baboons had started moving away from the waterhole, which was nestled in a steep- sided gorge. Troop ‘elders’ led in a purposeful manner, while youngsters and some who had been resting in shady spots slowly followed suit. My colleague Charmaine and I followed, as many of the baboons settled around a rocky outcrop […]
FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll
FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll. Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-1 on May 21 to have a regulated Florida black bear hunting […]
Birro común (Cliff Flycatcher) Hirundinea ferruginea
Segunda tanda de mis fotografías del birro que registramos en el sector de la costa del Río Paraná en el PP. Teyú Cuaré-San Ignacio en el pasado mes de Marzo. Pocas fueron las oportunidades en las que tuvimos un modelo tan colaborador con nosotros como en esta oportunidad, el birro nos permitió seguirlo entre todos […]
Yabirú (Jabiru) Jabiru mycteria
Regresando hacia la Ruta nac. 12 desde el último tramo del camino en la UC. Cambyretá un grupo de Yabirúes nos regaló uno de los mejores momentos de la tarde del primero de Mayo. Caminando sin asustarse ante nuestro acercamiento aprovechamos la corta distancia que había entre el camino y estos gigantes del Iberá y […]
Mosqueta pico pala (Common tody-Tyrant) Todirostrum cinereum
En esta entrada comparto mis mejores fotografías de los registros de este recién llegado a la Ciudad de Posadas el cual fijó residencia en la Reserva del Arroyo Itá; las fotografías se obtuvieron en horas de la mañana de los días 20 de Marzo y 10 de Abril pasados dentro del predio de la reserva. […]
Pitotoy solitario (Solitary Sandpiper) Tringa solitaria
El camino de ingreso a Rincón Ombú chico en ocasiones presenta las condiciones apropiadas para que las aves limícolas estén presentes; generalmente luego de la lluvia los desagües de los campos al tener agua escurriendo forma charcos de distintos tamaños en los que estas aves se sienten en su hábitat predilecto y fotografiándolas desde el […]
What’s the world’s smallest cat? Meet the tiny felines barely larger than a ruler
Vying for first place in the smallest cat in the world category are the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) and black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), which are very close in size, measuring 35-48cm and 35-52cm in length respectively. The smallest cats in the world Each cat is the smallest species on its continent – the rusty-spotted cat […]
Seeking swordfish, catching dolphins and whales: EU pushes to rein in driftnets
Driftnets, vertically hanging nets that drift with ocean currents and can stretch for kilometers, are used to catch large pelagic species such as swordfish and tuna. However, they have long drawn criticism from conservationists as they also capture and kill sharks, turtles, dolphins and other marine wildlife. For decades, debate has raged about use of […]
It looks like a cat, acts like a cat, but don’t be fooled – this is no cat… Discover Madagascar’s agile, stealthy, ferocious apex predator
The fossa is a fascinating and elusive carnivore native to the island of Madagascar. Despite its importance in Madagascar, the fossa remains relatively unknown outside of scientific circles. This is partly due to its secretive nature and the dense, remote forests it inhabits. Unfortunately, the fossa is currently classified as a vulnerable species, facing threats […]
Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill
Storks are gaining weight from a diet of literal junk, according to research that suggests the previously disappearing birds face potential health risks as a result of increasingly eating from rubbish dumps. Landfill offers what appear to be quick and convenient meals for white stork populations in Europe. But new research suggests they may be gaining […]