Anglerfish, their secrets and the dangers that threaten them

27-06-2023
Anglerfish are deep-sea fish, in most cases. They live in all oceans, from 20 to over 1000 meters deep, where sunlight is absent, in the marine depths

The Japanese spider crab needs protection

27-06-2023
It lives in the depths of the Pacific Ocean near Japan. It has an average life of about 100 years

Giant oarfish, legends and curiosities

26-06-2023
The main peculiarity of the Giant oarfish is undoubtedly its length: it can reach a length of 11 meters although normally it does not exceed 3 and, consequently, the weight can reach several quintals.

Leatherback sea turtle and its sensitivity to marine pollution

26-06-2023
Very sensitive to marine pollution, it is also in danger due to the ingestion of floating plastic bags which it mistakes for jellyfish and due to the disturbance of the nesting sites

Lemurs and their hopes for survival

25-06-2023
The main threats are deforestation and poaching, both of which have increased in recent years

The last remaining Mountain Gorillas

25-06-2023
The mountain gorilla was listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List

Likely End of Controversial Tradition as Iceland Hits Pause on Annual Whale Harvest

21-06-2023
Iceland has brought its annual whale hunt to a halt this year, a development that will likely signify the final end to this contentious practice. Iceland's commercial whaling industry, which has drawn international scrutiny and condemnation for decad

Giant squid and sperm whale clashes: between myths and truth

18-06-2023
The tales of titanic battles between sperm whales and giant squid, which are believed to reach 13 m, are perhaps the result of legends, given that even the largest giant squid weigh only 300 kg

What are the dimensions of the Colossal Squid

18-06-2023
On February 22, 2007, New Zealand authorities announced the capture of the largest known colossal squid

Bird-of-paradise: where they live, how long they live and their peculiarities

16-06-2023
The vast majority of bird-of-paradise species are endemic to New Guinea, so much so that the island is also nicknamed Bird-of-Paradise Island

Spectral tarsier, between threats to its existence and curiosity

16-06-2023
Spectral tarsier lives mainly in the lowlands of the islands of Sulawesi and Selayar, Indonesia:

How many lions survive in the wild in 2023?

14-06-2023
The total number of lions in the wild is estimated between 16,000 and 30,000 specimens

The survival of the cheetah to 2023

14-06-2023
It is estimated that between 10,000 and 12,500 cheetahs live in the wild

Black-footed cat: conservation and threats in 2023

12-06-2023
Known threats include indiscriminate predator control methods, predation within guilds, disease and unsuitable agricultural practices

What are the main threats to the survival of the Snow Leopard in 2023?

11-06-2023
In 2023, the snow leopard population, despite conservation efforts, is still suffering from human activities and their consequences

Snow leopard and its conservation in 2023

11-06-2023
In 2017 it was reclassified as vulnerable. In 2023 the species is still classified as vulnerable, and there are fears for its survival

Why honey bees cannot sense metal pollutants in food

08-06-2023
Whether animals can actively avoid food contaminated with harmful compounds through taste is key to assess their ecotoxicological risks

Snake venom and its medicinal potential

08-06-2023
Snake venom is not a simple substance but a complex combination of many different toxins, with varying functions and quantities

Millions of birds are in troubles or they are dying

07-06-2023
Over the past 50 years, USA has lost 3 billion birds

The clouded leopard faces serious threats

07-06-2023
Habitat destruction due to ever-increasing deforestation, demand for its beautiful fur, and hunting for its use in traditional Chinese medicine are believed to be major reasons for the clouded leopard's decline

Use of bee venom in veterinary medicine

06-06-2023
Apitherapy is a branch of alternative medicine that consists of the treatment of diseases through products collected, processed, and secreted by bees, specifically pollen, propolis, honey, royal jelly, and bee venom

Andean mountain cat, rare and endangered

05-06-2023
The conservation status of the rare Andean mountain cat is difficult to assess but, according to the IUCN, the species is endangered

Beluga, alleged Russian spy, appears in Sweden mysteriously!

04-06-2023
Moscow has never given an official response to Norway's speculation about whether the whale is a Russian spy or not

The last Sumatran tigers

03-06-2023
The wild population is estimated at between 400 and 500 animals, which live mainly in the national parks of the island

The Malaysian tiger will hardly be saved, but hope remains

03-06-2023
The Malaysian tiger is threatened by poaching and deforestation, and is facing extinction. The IUCN Red List classifies it as a critically endangered subspecies