The writer Gloria Dickie warns about the urgent need for conservation measures for many bear species, whose future is uncertain due to the decline of their populations and their increasing conflict with humans, as detailed in her book Eight Bears. (translated)
The hunting of wolves in Spain is stalled due to a complicated legal framework and the government's refusal to send a report to Brussels certifying the status of the wolf population, which has led several autonomous communities to adopt different approaches in their management. (translated)
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, accuses Casa Árabe of illegally occupying the Aguirre Schools after the deadline for their eviction has expired and announces that the City Council is considering legal action to recover the building due to its poor state of conservation. (translated)
A study reveals that, despite being a Special Natural Reserve, the protection of the Maspalomas Dunes is insufficient, as the lack of monitoring and visitor education contributes to the continuous degradation of the area, highlighting the need for a multisectoral approach to its conservation. (translated)
Mónica Bettencourt-Dias, the first female director of the Center for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, emphasizes that science is at a critical and exciting moment, with tools that allow us to tackle complex challenges facing humanity, from precision medicine to the conservation of endangered species, while also underscoring the importance of discussing the ethical implications of these advances. (translated)
A study on the online sale of mummies reveals that the mummified human remains offered on social media and auctions may pose significant biological and chemical risks to buyers due to the presence of mold and toxic substances in their preservation. (translated)
A new license plate recognition camera system developed by Flock Safety has raised concerns in the U.S. over its potential for mass surveillance and the possibility of abuse by agents, although the company is committed to implementing measures to limit access and data retention, while in Europe stricter regulations are anticipated in comparison. (translated)
In Kenya, at least 18 elephants have died in Amboseli National Park, and although authorities attribute the deaths to cyanide pesticide poisoning, park rangers and local communities suggest it could be an as-yet-unknown disease, generating controversy over the cause of this enigmatic tragedy. (translated)
The Spanish government, through a resolution from the Directorate General of Coasts, has proposed classifying the marsh of Doñana as a tidal marsh, which has generated unanimous rejection from conservation institutions and could allow the expropriation of key lands for the conservation of the National Park, altering the scientific consensus on its pluvial nature. (translated)
📺 DIRECTO @JijantesFC 🗣️ @Blayasensat sobre el fichaje de Rodri: "En determinados tramos de partido veremos otro tipo de Barça. Mi gran duda es el día de un partido importante, ver si va a canviar y mejorar su estilo. Ganas posesión de conservación" 🔗 https://t.co/JF7sX4F4Aa https://t.co/jxgmnXKnTq #Barça #Fichajes #Fútbol
The island of Alborán, located in the Alborán Sea between Spain and Morocco, is a small islet that stands out for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystem, resulting from the confluence of the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and is protected by various conservation measures such as the Marine Reserve and the designation as a Special Protection Area for Birds. (translated)
LEY DE TIERRAS 🌳| El Parque Nacional Iberá en Corrientes se creó gracias a la donación de unas 38.000 hectáreas adquiridas por el filántropo estadounidense Douglas Tompkins. Ademas su fundación Rewilding ya donó otras 300.000 hectareas al Estado. Esta es la historia del Parque Iberá. #ParqueIberá #Conservación #Rewilding
The Madrid Zoo Aquarium has celebrated the birth of a baby Sumatran Asian elephant, a species critically endangered, which represents a significant advance in the conservation and breeding efforts coordinated by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums. (translated)
A Sumatran Asian elephant, a critically endangered subspecies, has been born at the Madrid Zoo Aquarium, being the first specimen of this subspecies born in Europe as part of the EAZA conservation program. (translated)
Rachel Carson, marine biologist and pioneer of environmentalism, is honored through a nature reserve in the United States, where her legacy is reflected in the transformation of the global perception of nature, driven by her influential work Silent Spring, which denounced the destructive use of pesticides like DDT. (translated)
Mariana Zapién, a food engineer, warns that waiting for food to cool down is worse than putting hot food in the refrigerator because bacteria multiply rapidly in the ideal temperature range, and she recommends portioning food into smaller, closed containers for better preservation and reduced risk of illness. (translated)
Dian Fossey, a zoologist and gorilla advocate, dedicated her life to the study and conservation of these primates in Rwanda, managing to change the global perception of them through her work Gorillas in the Mist and her intense actions against poaching, which culminated in radical activism following the tragic death of her favorite gorilla, Digit. (translated)
“Bienvenidos a este documental salvando a las especies en peligro de extinción” 😭 Aldo Rendón viviendo la fantasía de ser un manatí narrado por Memo Schutz JAKSKAK #LaCasaDeLosFamososMx https://t.co/qHxkmdpEzg #Documental #EspeciesEnPeligro #Conservación
En la Val d’Aran (Lleida), se ha documentado por primera vez en los Pirineos a dos osas con tres cachorros cada una, lo que proporciona valiosos datos científicos sobre su comportamiento y biología, aunque el ecosistema sigue enfrentándose a riesgos debido a la clasificación de la especie como en peligro de extinción. #OsoPardo #Pirineos #Conservación
El Parque Nacional de Chitwan en Nepal, reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, es un santuario de biodiversidad que alberga una rica fauna como cocodrilos, tigres, rinocerontes indios y más de 500 especies de aves, convirtiéndolo en un destino imprescindible para los amantes de la naturaleza y la conservación. #Chitwan #Nepal #Biodiversidad
