Nature

The mass migration of butterflies, even seen by satellites

An immense, colorful cloud of butterflies. It is not a metaphor but a feast for the eyes. In the United States, weather satellites have immortalized this unusual cloud. It happened a few days ago in Denver He […]

How to do birdwatching… from home

You can also admire the birds from the comfort of your home. How? Just arm yourself with a manger and wooden houses - which you can do yourself - and follow a few small tricks He is about to end up […]

Fukushima like Chernobyl: animals are repopulating the red zone after the nuclear disaster

In Fukushima in Japan, just like in Chernobyl, wild animals have come back to life. Monkeys, macaques, horses He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Nemo's home is in danger: even the anemones are turning white

Not just the corals. Anemones, the houses where clownfish live, are also undergoing so-called bleaching. The little fish Nemo and his fellows are therefore dealing with another threat linked to climate change He […]

These ornamental plants are toxic: they can cause erythema and intestinal disorders

Many ornamental plants, and therefore not only wild herbs, can be toxic (sometimes even lethal) if touched or ingested. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him They […]

Bat boxes, insect hotels and green corridors: this is how Barcelona is saving bees, butterflies, birds and bats

After the lockdown ended, Barcelona decided to embrace the wild side of the city by building bat boxes and insect hotels to help enrich biodiversity. During […]

Felix Finkbeiner: the child who planted trees

Felix Finkbeiner was only 9 years old when - after a lesson from his elementary school teacher on chlorophyll photosynthesis - he decided to plant his first tree on the windowsill of his school, only to exclaim "I will plant a million trees in […]

Reindeer face extinction due to climate change

Reindeer, which has always been one of the symbolic animals of Christmas, are among the animal species at greatest risk of extinction. To put them in danger are above all climatic changes, but also the behavior of man and the scarce and inadequate […]

Even in the European Alps, the ice is turning purple red (and that's not good news)

Even the alpine glaciers are today threatened by a microscopic algae that changes their color and accelerates their melting. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Purple-red […]

Harpy Eagles: the most majestic raptors in the world, so large that they are mistaken for masked men

The harpy eagle is a majestic bird of prey that lives in rainforests. And its appearance is downright creepy He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him At […]

Great Banyan Tree: The largest in the world, it alone is the size of a forest

It is not a forest, it is not an expanse of trees. It is alone, so to speak, the Great Banyan Tree, in the Indian Botanical Garden of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose. A huge green creature, so large that it is often mistaken for a forest. In fact, […]

In times of fear, after 3 years in Namibia the desert blooms again

There is life in the Namibian desert, which blooms again after 3 years. A wonderful show that Mother Nature offers us for free He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

In Africa, 25 species of monkeys and primates face extinction

Lemurs, gibbons, great apes and more. Twenty-five primate species could soon disappear due to deforestation, illegal hunting and climate change if measures are not taken promptly to protect them from extinction. The alarm was raised this morning […]

2 million people in India planted 20 million trees along the Ganges River in a single day

A spectacular "mass" planting. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, India, 2 million residents have planted 20 million trees A […]

Trasparentsea, Australian surfers demonstrate against Japanese whalers

The transparentsea awareness campaign, which started on October 1st from the beaches of Byron Bay, ended these days on the Sidney seafront, to be precise in Bondi Beach. After 36 days and almost 800km of navigation along the migratory route of […]

Healthy monumental plane trees felled in Calabria: yet another destruction against the trees

They were monumental plane trees planted in the second half of the nineteenth century, but this did not prevent them from being demolished. It happened in the park of San Rocco, at the entrance to Serra San Bruno in Calabria, a real havoc that […]

Crazy Discovery: Paleontologists have just identified a new dinosaur species in Mexico

Incredible discovery in Mexico: bone remains of a dinosaur belonging to an extinct species 73 million years ago unearthed He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Incredible […]

Bees are now officially at risk of extinction (VIDEO)

Bees were officially declared endangered in the United States for the first time. Will bees finally be protected overseas at least? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

It's raining spiders and the Australian city is covered with cobwebs (Photos and Videos)

Are you afraid of spiders? Then you absolutely must not move to this city in Australia where a very special phenomenon has occurred in the last few days. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

World bee day: let's save the "gardening" insects of our mother earth

Thanks to the lockdown, the bee population has grown back. Environmentalists hope that some of the changes imposed by the pandemic will remain stable Each […]

The boom in açaí berries is depleting tree biodiversity in parts of the Amazon

Açaí berries, increasingly in demand around the world, are causing deforestation and biodiversity loss in the Amazon Açaí […]

Jadav Molai Payeng: the man who alone mourned a forest of 550 hectares

Thirty years ago he planted seeds in a barren land forgotten by man to create an eco-system capable of hosting endangered plants and animals. Today he has become a hero for having built a forest of 550 hectares full of vegetation and animals by […]

Ethiopia will plant 4 billion trees to fight deforestation

Ethiopia will plant 4 billion trees to combat deforestation which, in recent decades, has decimated the plant population of the African state. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, explaining that about 40 trees will be planted […]

The "bridge of octopus" could save this little animal from extinction

This tiny metal bridge was designed to connect two wild hazel dormouse populations He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

Fish are no longer able to congregate in schools due to ocean acidification

Rising water temperature and acidity are disorienting fish living in subtropical and temperate areas He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Rising […]

Birds recognize pesticide treated seeds and choose not to eat them. I study

Eared doves are able to recognize the presence of chemical pesticides on sorghum seeds, but this does not prevent them from becoming intoxicated - with often lethal consequences. Unlike […]

Apocalypse of insects: they are dying out at an unprecedented rate, the consequences will be dire

The decline of insects is galloping at unprecedented rates and is literally "tearing apart the wallpaper of life" He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The real Tree of Life is in Japan (not at Expo)

Remember Avatar's Tree of Life? This wonderful tree has a natural counterpart found in Japan. Nothing to do with the artificial Tree of Life that became an icon of Expo 2015 and already renamed the “Tree of Selfies”. He […]

Komodo dragon: females live half of males due to motherhood

Desperate Housewives. The female Komodo dragon certainly are: half of the males live, 31 years on average against 62. Why? This is explained by a new study published in PLoS ONE by Australian researchers, which suggests that the "housework" it […]

Palm oil: wildfires devastate Indonesia. One third of the world's orangutans at risk (VIDEO)

In Indonesia, the forests continue to burn. Flames devour trees and a cloud of smoke and ash ravages Southeast Asia. The life of orangutans is increasingly in danger. In […]

The extraordinary eruption of the Icelandic volcano that lit up the sky near Reykjavik

No danger (for now) but a spectacle that nature, as always, offers us for free: a volcanic eruption is underway in Iceland He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him No […]

Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin: the most beautiful new spiders in the world have been discovered (VIDEO)

Some of us only see spiders as scary home invaders, but arachnids can actually be truly fascinating and beautiful creatures. One only has to see the new species of peacock spiders recently discovered in Australia to realize this. They are called […]

The gray wolf hunt is open again in the USA

The gray wolf is in danger again. Declared no longer an endangered species, at least in the Great Lakes region (between the United States and Canada), this wolf specimen finds itself having to "defend" itself, after the Obama administration, through […]

Researchers accidentally find the northernmost island in the world. It is located off the coast of Greenland

Further north there is only the North Pole, which has no land, so it will be called Qeqertaq Avannarleq, which means 'the northernmost island' He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Further […]

Amazonia: the largest reforestation project is underway

It is the largest and most important reforestation project ever. In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, 73 million trees will be planted covering an area of over 28 thousand hectares. Good news, which for once balances the saddest ones, regarding […]

The death of whales in the last 40 years is man's fault

Whales at risk of extinction due to man. Most of these cetaceans in the past 40 years have died from humans, while attempts to save them have not had a demonstrable impact. This is what reveals the study published in the journal Conservation Biology […]

New study fails to find a link between increased deforestation and the COVID crisis

After each period of economic depression, the recovery brings with it greater exploitation of natural resources After […]

Photographer manages to capture the huge penis of a humpback whale during a jump

Photographer John Goodridge managed to capture the incredible image of a humpback whale penis out of the water. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Amazing behavior of bees discovered during solar eclipses

Bees stop buzzing during solar eclipses. The phenomenon was observed on August 21, 2017 in the USA, when the Sun became completely black for a few minutes, and reported by a research group from the University of Missouri. He […]

Sage, why has it always been considered the sacred herb? History, myths and meaning

In ancient times it was considered a sacred and magical herb: let's discover the history, myths and meaning of sage. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

The Buenos Aires Zoo closes after 140 years: 2500 animals will live in the nature reserves

The Buenos Aires Zoo closes after 140 years. Now 2500 animals will be free from their cages and will live in Argentina's nature reserves, where they will find a habitat that is truly suitable for their species. The […]

The rare and colorful show of flowering in Death Valley (PHOTO)

Death Valley National Park Death Valley is a United States National Park between California and Nevada. From the name it might seem like a wasteland and lifeless, nothing more wrong! He is about to […]

Pangolins, here are the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world (VIDEO)

What is a pangolin? If you have never heard of it, you are not alone. Although few know this species, pangolins are actually the most illegally trafficked mammal in the world, being used as an "ingredient" both in traditional Asian medicine and […]

Over 26 thousand species at risk of extinction: the IUCN red list updated

Over 26 global species are at risk of extinction. This was revealed by the latest update of the IUCN Red List, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which revealed the new growing series of risks to flora and fauna around the world He […]

I am a tipula, not a mosquito: I do not sting, please do not crush me

Tipules are insects known as gnats, because they resemble large mosquitoes. Unlike these, however, they are harmless and do not sting. Let's not kill them! He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

The Pompeii of the Jurassic period returns thousands of fossils of starfish and other marine animals

A quarry has been discovered in the United Kingdom which preserves the remains of thousands of starfish that populated the Earth almost 200 million years ago. A […]

The strange phenomenon of snowball waves on Sebago Lake

Snowball waves on the surface of Sebago Lake, Maine, United States. The strange phenomenon was filmed in this location during the first days of the new year. In this period the US is shaken by a real wave of bad weather. He […]

New animal species: the most beautiful shrimp in the world

They called it the most beautiful shrimp in the world. It has a brightly colored shell that looks like a cosmic nebula or a tropical sunset. It is a new species officially discovered by the German scientist Christian Lukhaup in Hoa Creek, near […]

Panda Ant, it is not a panda and not even an ant. It's a wasp

Have you ever heard of this insect? In English it is called panda ant. Ant means ant but in reality we are faced with a wasp that for its colors resembles a panda. Have […]

The Biodiversity Trends Explorer reveals how global biodiversity has fallen dangerously below the safe limit

The overall integrity of the planet's biodiversity is estimated at 75%, a percentage much lower than the safety limit, set at 90% The […]

Climate change: penguins endangered with global warming

The biggest threat to emperor penguins is not leopard seals or killer whales, but a much larger predator: global warming. Climate change, which is rapidly melting the sea ice this species depends on for survival, could cause dramatic drops in […]

768 km long, the greatest lightning bolt of all time

An astonishing lightning bolt recorded in the 2020 US weather forecast was considered the greatest of all time He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Nature […]

Embroidery of tree crowns in Malaysia: the spectacular images

A natural spectacle that leaves you breathless. The leaves of some imposing aromatic Dryobalanops trees, seen from below, show a green embroidery that has a very special feature: the foliage approaches but does not touch each other, creating a […]

Planet Earth II: the documentary on the wonders of our Planet (VIDEO)

Planet Earth II, a BBC-produced natural history documentary and sequel to the Planet Earth television series that premiered in 2006, is on its way. About […]

That's why we don't love wasps (even if they are important, just like bees)

Wasps are mostly hated insects, but they are valuable to biodiversity and, like bees, face extinction He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Wasps […]

Bees, wasps, bumblebees and Co: our nice guide to recognize 'stinging' insects?

It's a bee, not a hornet, maybe a wasp. Although to an inexperienced eye they may all look the same, in reality these insects are very different from each other, as well as many. Here is our fun guide to recognize them and ... stay duly at a distance, […]

CITES agrees with elephants: the derogation for the ivory trade has been rejected

Elephants and rhinos can breathe a sigh of relief. The demand from Tanzania and Zambia to sell their ivory reserves was also rejected by Cities. After making their proposal during the UN international conference on biodiversity underway in Doha, […]

The Honduran White Bat

They don't live in caves, they don't suck blood, they aren't black. Sweep away the usual horrifying stereotypes about bats, because there are extraordinary creatures such as the Ectophylla alba, commonly known as the White Bats of Honduras because […]

The beautiful monarch butterflies are safe and are finally returning by the thousands to California

Last year the population was decimating, but now the monarch butterflies are returning to winter in California The […]

Bluefin tuna: EU closes fishing early in 2010

Bluefin tuna can breathe a sigh of relief. The EU has closed fishing early for the 2010 season He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

9 meter whale beached in New York. We think of euthanasia

There would be nothing more for her to do. The fate of the huge 18-meter-long whale that ran aground on the beach in New York and was discovered yesterday morning by a passer-by seems hopeless. Despite the efforts of the authorities and the volunteers […]

Hawaiian flower, believed to be extinct, rediscovered by a drone

It is called Hibiscadelphus woodii and it is a splendid flower of Hawaii which has been considered extinct until now. But researchers found it flying over the Hawaiian skies via a drone. A sensational discovery that made scientists rejoice It […]

The indigenous wild potato is back (and could help us fight hunger)

This tiny tuber could help science develop more suitable plants in response to climate change He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

Aro titano: the largest and least fragrant flower in the world

Amorphophallus titanum, Titan aro, corpse flower. Not all flowers are scented. Amorphophallus titanum, also known as aro titan, is the largest flower in the world and does not smell at all, on the contrary, it stinks. In Anglo-Saxon countries […]

Smallest frogs ever discovered. And they are really tiny

Not all frogs are several centimeters long: today we know that some frogs are tiny, they are on the tip of a finger: in fact, three new species, specifically called Mini, have been discovered by a research group of the Ludwig-Maximilians Universität […]

Snow: the Snow Roller phenomenon

Snow roller: A rare meteorological phenomenon affects the snowpack, with the natural formation of snowballs, called snow rollers. They are created as snow clusters accumulate as they roll down a slope, similar to how one could manually form the […]

Etna erupts again: loud roars, lava fountains and a 10 km high cloud of smoke

New Etna eruption in progress since this morning: visible lava fountains and a plume of smoke 10 kilometers, heading south-east His […]

One of the two small bearded vultures born in the Gran Paradiso Park takes off

Today it took off its first flight. It is Champagne, the small bearded vulture coming from the nest located in the Rhêmes Valley, on the border of the Gran Paradiso National Park. The park rangers and the Valle d'Aosta Forestry Corps sighted […]

Because your Krill oil supplement is threatening the survival of penguins, whales and fish

Intensive fishing for krill, a tiny crustacean, is increasingly threatening the survival of penguins, whales and fish He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Intensive […]

Discover the highest waterfalls in the world! But they are not seen

It is the tallest underwater waterfall in the world and is located in the Denmark Strait. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The incredible ability of the bumblebees to activate the "energy saving mode"

Bumblebees are capable of lifting very heavy loads by changing the flight mode so as to make transport less tiring He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

Chikilidae, the new legless amphibian species older than the dinosaurs

Living creatures belonging to a new and hitherto unknown species of legless amphibian hid under the waterlogged soil of the mountains to the north-east of India. Discovered by a team of biologists from the University of Delhi, they have been called […]

Rainbow Eucalyptus: the tree with the colors of the rainbow

Nature never ceases to amaze us with its extraordinary manifestations. Usually its most fascinating colors are intended for the corollas of flowers, the plumage of some birds or the wings of butterflies. We would never have thought of meeting […]

Two new species of "electric fish" have been discovered in the Amazon, emitting the strongest shock ever recorded in animals

Two new species of electric fish discovered in the Amazon after 250 years, an example of the great biodiversity present in the rainforest A […]

The starfish after the epidemic return to populate the coasts of Southern California

Finally, some good news regarding starfish! These beautiful animals are returning to populate the seas of California after a mysterious syndrome in recent years has killed millions of specimens. He […]

Giant tortoises believed to be extinct return to their Galapagos after 100 years

Last year in the Galapagos the last giant tortoise had disappeared. A very serious loss that testifies to the state of suffering of some species. But today good news has arrived from the Galapagos. The giant tortoise has returned to live in its […]

Bees are in danger: many species are no longer even counted. The shock study

Bees are dying out and many species are no longer even reported or registered. The shock study that should alarm everyone He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Bees […]

Bumblebees "nibble" on plants to make them bloom faster, surprising scientists

If bumblebees find too little pollen, they sting the leaves of non-flowering plants to lead them to flower production more quickly. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Climate […]

Marine pollution: clownfish at risk of extinction due to emissions

The pH of the ocean waters is increasingly acidic. And this leads to deafness in the clownfish in the long run, and consequently their extinction He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Poor […]

The mystery of the huge hole that appeared in Siberia (VIDEO)

Aliens? Meteorite? Underground explosion? A giant hole has opened in Siberia and no one knows why. The huge crater, with a width of between 80 and 100 meters, was recently spotted in the Yamal Peninsula, Russia, commonly known as the "end of the […]

The deer-mouse, believed extinct by scientists, was sighted after 30 years

For thirty years there had been no news of the rat deer but now a group of researchers has found it in the Vietnamese forests He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The legend of how parrots became colorful (and what science says)

Parrots and the beauty of their colors: a legend says that it was a cartographer, with the help of the Moon, who made them so colorful. But science, which with its "coldness" sometimes turns off romanticism, has discovered the true mechanism, […]

Plants also suffer the damage of noise pollution, as evidenced by the marine posidonia

Plants may not have ears, but this does not prevent noises from damaging them, even severely He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Plants […]

Orchids - the most beautiful varieties

Orchids are nothing short of wonderful flowers, together with roses they are among the most loved. We had already told you about the varieties of orchids to grow at home or in the garden. Now we simply invite you to admire these particular and […]

Pacific coral discolored: all the fault of climate change

Corals are also struggling with the effects of climate change. These precious sea creatures are losing their color due to the global rise in temperatures. And if you don't act quickly, the corals could be gone very soon He […]

Discover the little creature capable of building a 'silk' Stonehenge

Lives in South America the spider that builds small and spectacular Stonehenge - renamed silkhenge - to protect its eggs from predators He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Nature […]

Avocado and vanilla may soon disappear, due to pesticides (and more). I study

A new study shows that intensive agriculture and use of pesticides threaten the world's most important crops, considered crucial for the future of world food security He is about to end up run over, […]

The mystery of Greenland's black snow (PHOTO)

Black snow. The photos taken this summer in Greenland are scary. But their implications are even more so. Jason Box, of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, made them, providing a possible explanation for the disturbing phenomenon documented. He […]

Citizens put themselves in front of the bulldozers to stop them and save the trees at the former Snia lake in Rome

In the area of the Natural Monument of the Ex Snia Lake, a felling of trees and bushes is underway, but the citizens are not there and are mobilizing to stop the bulldozers and protect the biodiversity of that area. He […]

Somali elephant shrew rediscovered in Africa after 50 years: believed to be extinct

Its existence had long been in doubt. The Somali elephant shrew was believed to be extinct but is still present in Djibouti He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

So your morning coffee could accelerate the extinction of these species

According to recent research, everything we consume on a daily basis has a significant impact in another part of the world. Hence, all the choices we make every day have an influence on the natural world and the balance of biodiversity. International […]

Antarctica: the phenomenon of the glacier that "bleeds"

The glacier is bleeding. At first glance it might seem like a huge hemorrhage, the red spot that slowly gushes from the Taylor Glacier of the McMurdo Dry Valleys, in Antarctica. Who caused it? What is it about? Is it, once again, the fault of […]

The mountain pygmy Opossum is at risk of extinction due to rising temperatures

In Australia, a very rare species of mountain pygmy opossum (there are just over 200 specimens), about 14 cm and weighing between 10 and 50 grams, risks being erased by the rise in temperature, apparently insignificant, man-made. He […]

Trees - that's why we love them and want to protect them

As every year, November 21 is celebrated as National Tree Day. Trees are the guardians of the Earth and the green lungs of our Planet. Without trees we could neither live nor survive. Il […]

The monarch butterfly forest is safe! Illegal logging in Mexico defeated

Long live the monarch butterflies! Mexico has waged a tough battle against those who indirectly killed these colorful creatures within one of their paradises, the "butterfly forest" long targeted by illegal logging. Long […]

The Top Ten of the new animal and plant species of 2010

Despite the little love that man is showing for the planet Earth and that every day becomes more and more palpable, with environmental catastrophes such as that of the Gulf of Mexico, Mother Nature still reserves for us some extraordinary surprises […]

You may not know, but rosemary is not rosemary: it is a kind of sage and its botanical name should be changed

Rosemary and sage have always been considered two distinct aromatic plant species, but this is not the case for botanists He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Rosemary […]

The link between glyphosate, GMO fields and invasion of toxic algae in the US

Lake Erie, one of the largest basins in the Great Lakes area of the United States, is overrun with toxic algae. Due to the presence of these algae the water is no longer drinkable and the life of the animals is in danger. He […]

Vandana Shiva: poisons in agriculture lead to the extinction of bees and humanity

Vandana Shiva, Indian activist and environmentalist, talks to us about the importance of bees, on the occasion of the world day dedicated to them He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him "The […]

Strange creatures discovered beneath the Antarctic ice shelves

There is more life underneath the Antarctic ice shelves than we ever imagined. Animals found 900 meters deep Cold, […]

Puglia: the “olive-killer” law approved. The online petition starts

The proposal to amend regional law 14 for the protection and enhancement of the monumental olive trees of Puglia, so feared by environmentalists, was voted unanimously today. Let's briefly summarize the story. Everything started a few months ago, […]

The 10 animals harmful to the environment and biodiversity

Animals play a role of fundamental importance in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem. As for humans, however, they too can lose their eco-sustainability and become dangerous for the environment. This happens when the balances of […]

Due to the heatwave in the US and Canada, the baby hawk threw themselves out of their nests (and the marine animals were cooked)

The record heat of these days has literally cooked marine animals on the beaches of the United States and Canada The […]

The world's obsession with sushi is destroying the oceans

The demand for fresh fish to be served in restaurants all over the world is increasing, especially with regard to sushi and Japanese cuisine which in recent years has become available to everyone with the spread of the 'all you can eat' formula. The […]

The garden of ancient flavors to save trees from extinction

We could define it as a vegetable garden or a garden of ancient flavors because here fruit trees and edible plants are cultivated and recovered, which risked disappearing forever. He is about to end […]

A modern (and genetic) Noah's Ark to archive biodiversity

To preserve animal species from the global flood, Noah built an ark and loaded them onto it. To preserve biodiversity and their genetic heritage, also in light of the speed with which animals are in danger of extinction, the University of California […]

Lago Urmia, the wonderful pink lake that is disappearing due to man (PHOTO)

Lake Urmia is a salt lake in Iran which with the pink color of its waters is offering the world an extraordinary spectacle. Unfortunately, this wonder is caused by drought and is in danger of disappearing. He […]

Insect alarm: in the last 25 years their number has decreased by 75%

Scientists assure that a fundamental role is played by climate changes that could trigger a real 'ecological Armaggedon'. '. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Insect […]

A unique research has shown that mushrooms communicate with each other using up to 50 "words"

Andrew Adamatzky, professor at the University of Bristol (UK), found that mushrooms also "talk", using electrical impulses often grouped into trains that form real "fungal phrases" Mushrooms […]

Fires in the Amazon: from the giant armadillo to the crowned eagle, 265 animal and plant species are at risk of extinction

Fires in the Amazon are threatening 265 animal and plant species, many already threatened with extinction. We risk losing the entire ecosystem Fires […]

Vegetable fractals: how broccoli and cauliflower spirals are created

Creating the typical spirals in cabbage and broccoli are floral buds that have never managed to become flowers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Bees: 33% of hives in the US have been lost in the last year

US beekeepers lost 33% of their hives in the period between April 2016 and April 2017. Significant losses, according to preliminary data from a study conducted nationwide by the Bee Informed Partnership, in collaboration with Apiary Inspectors […]

Goodbye to Caribbean reefs if we don't save parrotfish

Most coral reefs in the Caribbean will disappear within the next 20 years if no action is taken to protect them, largely due to the decline of herbivores such as sea urchins and parrotfish. This is what emerges from a new report jointly conducted […]

Tree of 40 Fruit: the tree on which 40 different fruits grow

Remember Paul Barnett, the man who managed to grow a tree with 250 different apple varieties? This time we are faced with a new experiment He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Remember […]

Australia: the largest marine reserve to protect the coral reef

The largest marine nature reserve in the world has been created in Australia. Created to protect the life of millions of endangered species, to the detriment of fishing and the economic interests of multinationals, the protected area under construction […]

Great Barrier Reef in danger: Australia hides data on decline

The Great Barrier Reef is in danger. According to the Australian Institute of Marine Science (Aims) the latest government report on the reef focuses on positive conclusions and hides negative data on the decline. He […]

The world fails the common goal of stopping the destruction of nature, the UN report

Over the past 10 years, natural habitats are continuing to disappear and a large number of species are facing extinction In […]

His Majesty Etna is back to show off with a breathtaking eruption

Last night Etna gave the Sicilians a new spectacular eruption, made up of fountains and lava flows and accompanied by several tremors. The […]

7 extraordinary submerged forests

That of submerged forests is a little known phenomenon, but also for this reason, even more fascinating. Trees that should direct their roots towards the mainland are instead located along the waterbed. He […]

California scientists test trees' resistance to climate change

From drought-stricken California comes research to create new plants that are more resistant to the increasingly hot climate From […]

California fires destroyed one fifth of the giant sequoias on Earth

Sequoia National Park raises the alarm: in the last two years, more than 10.000 giant sequoias have been killed by fires in California He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Sequoia […]

New bat species discovered in Vietnam

There is something extraordinary about this bat. And it's not his funny and wacky nose, but the fact that until a few days ago he was absolutely unknown in the world of science. This is hipposideros Griffini, a new bat species recently discovered […]

Snow disappeared in Hudson Bay, polar bears in danger (PHOTO)

Churchill, located in Hudson Bay, Canada, has always been known as the capital of polar bears but now the winter snow has disappeared from here. The photos taken in November 2016 are snowless and it feels like summer. Churchill, […]

In Oregon the strange lake that disappears and reappears (PHOTO AND VIDEO)

A lake that appears and disappears. It is found in Oregon and is characterized by this curious "habit". Every winter the Lost Lake fills up, but slowly all its water is sucked into a "drain" hole, leaving land and a few blades of grass in its […]

Beyond Inky's Great Escape: 5 Surprising (and Clever) Octopus Behaviors (VIDEO)

There is no doubt that they are underestimated animals, yet octopuses are super intelligent animals that often engage in surprising behaviors. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Revolutionary result: researchers unravel the mysteries of the long-theorized fifth force of nature

A research team led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unraveled the mysteries of the fifth force of nature He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Rosetta, baby hedgehog saved from dogs

Rosetta, a baby hedgehog found just born, with the umbilical cord still fresh, was saved by a miracle. It all begins one day in June, when Mrs. Katia hears her dogs barking insistently in the garage. A short investigation is enough to discover, […]

The breathtaking beauty of the intertwined rivers (PHOTO)

Looking at them from above they are truly spectacular, they are the intertwined rivers that perfectly frame the landscape that surrounds them. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Looking […]

Robin: myths, legends and how to attract the bird that announces winter to the garden

the robin is a graceful little bird that symbolizes winter and endurance. It lives in the woods but we can attract and observe it also in our gardens. Small, […]

The wonderful dance of the bees: revealed over 1.500 hitherto unknown steps

New research has revealed that bees make about 1500 movements to communicate the position of flowers and their distance to their peers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

The succession of the seasons and the colors of autumn in a few seconds (video)

In New York it is Central Park which, par excellence, guarantees the best shows where you can admire the leaves that change color and mark the passage of time. Half seasons still exist there, as demonstrated by the time lapse video edited by photographer […]

Coral reefs and ocean acidification: geoengineering comes to the rescue

Coral reefs are in danger. What are the interventions to save them? Geoengineering is considering intervening with gases to be directed directly towards the stratosphere, at least according to a new study on the subject. He […]

Nature defeats drought: the wonderful bloom in California (PHOTO)

An immense expanse of colorful flowers. A feast for the eyes. We are in California where some lucky ones have had the opportunity to admire the super-bloom. An event given the severe drought that has hit the US state in recent times An […]

The rarest monkey on Earth is on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 800 Tapanuli orangutans left

It is one of the largest orangutans on the planet, but also the most critically endangered species of ape. It is the Tapanuli orangutan. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Usa: stop monitoring hives to hide Trump's environmental damage

USDA suspends beehive monitoring to prevent data leaking evidence of environmental damage caused by the Trump administration He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

Very rare (and lethal) two-headed snake found in India

A very rare two-headed Russell's viper was found in India: its bite is lethal, now it is in a specialized facility. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Do we want to avoid a new pandemic? For science too, the first step is to preserve biodiversity

Preserving biodiversity reduces the risk of disease: the greater the diversity of species in nature, the better human health will be We […]

Pacific Barreleye, the bizarre fish with the transparent head (PHOTO and VIDEO)

It takes its name from the large eyes that are reminiscent of barrels for their shape, surmounted by splendid green lenses. It is the Pacific Barreleye (literally "barrel eyes"), scientific name Macropinna microstoma, and has a completely transparent […]

In Indonesia the volcano that produces blue lava

It is not only red, the lava of volcanoes can also be blue. Photoshop has nothing to do with it. It is Nature that once again gives the show. In fact, the Indonesian volcano of Kawah Ijen boasts a surreal color, which illuminates the night with […]

Brendon Grimshaw: the modern Robinson Crusoe who transformed a small island into a paradise for endangered turtles (video)

Robinson Crusoe really exists. So the BBC titled his report to tell the moving story of Brendon Grimshaw, the man originally from Yorksire, UK, who in 1962 bought a small island in the heart of the Indian Ocean for £ 8.000 turning it into a real […]

Pablo Escobar's hippos are the first animals to be declared "legal persons" in the United States

This is the first time an animal has been recognized as "legal personnel" in a US court. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Pablo […]

SpongeBob and Patrik Star exist! Scientists immortalize a sponge and a starfish that truly resembles the cartoon

An incredible shot portrays a yellow sponge and a pink starfish, very similar to the famous couple protagonist of the cartoon He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him An […]

Etna could sink into the sea, causing a tsunami. The alert of the Ingv of Catania

4 centimeters in 8 days: this is the shift of the south-eastern flank of Etna towards the sea (to the east). With these data, collected in May 2017, a research group of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (Ingv Catania section) […]

Deforestation: Is the solution really paying people not to cut trees?

Reduce deforestation by rewarding those who do not cut down trees. A new study from Northwestern University suggests it could be a solution to revolutionizing global strategy. Reduce […]

Let us prepare for new crop diseases in agriculture generated by the climate crisis. I study

According to a recent study, the steady and uninterrupted rise in temperatures could jeopardize crops in the future According […]

The Butterfly Sanctuary in Texas could disappear due to the Trump wall

Texas's stunning butterfly sanctuary is in danger of being razed to make way for the US-Mexico wall, strongly backed by the Trump administration He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Texas' […]

Corals are dying: Great Barrier Reef bleaching alert (PETITION)

Corals are dying, it is alarm for the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef. Unfortunately, the situation in Australia is getting worse. Corals […]

Here is what would happen to the marine ecosystem with an increase of one degree °

Could a single degree Celsius have a significant and irreversible influence on the seabed of the Southern Ocean? A group of scientists asked this and the answer was published in Current Biology. He […]

The largest begonia in the world is found in Tibet and exceeds 3 meters in height

It is no coincidence that it is called Begonia gigantica, it is the largest specimen ever found before, but it risks extinction He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

What happens to Pablo Escobar's hippos will be declared an invasive species in Colombia

Following the recommendations of the National Technical Committee for Introduced and / or Transplanted Invasive Species, the Colombian Ministry of the Environment has announced that it will include hippos in the list of invasive species. But what […]

Poecilia mexicana: homosexual fish to be more attractive to females

An unusual strategy for attracting females, homosexuality. The Poecilia mexicana, a freshwater tropical fish belonging to the family of the Poeciliidae, of the order Cyprinodontiformes, uses an infallible technique to conquer the specimens of […]

Spectacular transparent creature found in New Zealand. It's a salpida (VIDEO)

A strange and extraordinary creature with a transparent body. An unusual finding was that of a New Zealand fisherman who spotted a being with a gelatinous body in the sea off the coast of the Karikari peninsula. It was a salpida He […]

The wonderful architecture of the birds' nests, celebrated in a book of illustrations

An English botanical illustrator has published a unique work that collects about 60 bird nests, painted in great detail He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Susan […]

The hypnotic photo of the starlings forming a giant bird flying over Lough Ennell

Irish photographer James Crombie has managed to create a spectacular photo of a starling of flocks that take the form of a giant bird in flight. The shot landed on the front page of The Irish Times newspaper. Starlings […]

Europe wants to plant 3 billion trees in 10 years to halt the loss of biodiversity

To contain biodiversity loss and foster a truly green recovery, Europe has proposed planting 3 billion trees by 2030 To […]

Unesco warns Poland: do not touch the primeval forest of Europe

Unesco still defends the Polish Bialowieza forest, a World Heritage Site, which is in danger of being destroyed by the Polish government He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unesco […]

The tunnel of love born from the interaction of man and nature

A tunnel where nature and man-made infrastructures come together and collaborate to create a unique spectacle. Many call it "the Tunnel of Love" - Тоннель любви "in Russian - and it is located on the outskirts of a small town […]

The plants are blooming a month earlier in the UK: the consequences are alarming scientists

In the United Kingdom, plants are blooming more and more often well in advance: it is yet another "side effect" of the climate crisis, which could have a very heavy impact on the country's ecosystems Spring […]

The Great Barrier Reef comes to life in a "magical" spawning event

The Great Barrier Reef gave birth to its annual choral "creation", generating a cacophony of color He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

It has resisted for 2500 years, but within a few hours the millenary olive tree of Roviés in Greece was devoured by fires

The devastating fires that broke out on the Greek island of Euboea did not spare the millenary olive tree of Roviés, now reduced to ashes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

The smallest snail in the world has been discovered: it would pass through the eye of a needle

Having discovered the smallest snail in the world, it could easily pass through the eye of a needle. This tiny snail is ready to challenge all the data that science has collected so far. After the giant hot pink snails recently spotted in Australia, […]

A very rare specimen of manta ray spotted in Liguria (photo)

A very rare specimen of manta ray has been sighted in Liguria belonging to the Mobula mobular species (Bonnaterre, 1788), a protected species that is absolutely forbidden to approach, touch or harass. He […]

The reef has not given up, it struggles to survive. The English study

The reef fights, still displaying bright colors at times instead of the dreary white / gray due to climate change The […]

A heart-shaped cloud of ash comes out of Etna

Etna never ceases to give a show. Yesterday the volcano produced a cloud of ash which curiously is shaped like a heart He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

4 new species of parasitic wasps perfectly preserved in their hosts for 40 million years (VIDEO)

Parasitic wasps already existed several million years ago but a new project coordinated by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has allowed researchers to see them for the first time inside their hosts. He […]

Mammoths: extinct due to climate change

Climate change led to the extinction of the mammoth. The change in temperatures, which at least in the past was more a natural fact, would have led to the disappearance of this fascinating animal species He […]

Microplastics: Arctic mussels are also contaminated

Microplastics are now invading our seas. Traces of these substances have also been found in mussels and consequently, for those who consume shellfish, on our tables and in our bodies. Unfortunately, the seemingly pristine waters of the Arctic […]

The grandmothers of the world are all important, but for giraffes even more

Giraffes are social animals organized in matriarchal societies in which older females care for the offspring of daughters and sisters. Le […]

World Turtle Day: what to do to safeguard the world's oldest creatures

Wonderful turtles! Today is dedicated to them, the most ancient creatures in the world. Like every year, May 23 is celebrated on World Turtle Day, the World Turtle Day, established by the non-profit organization American Tortoise Rescue with the […]

It is not Provence, but the splendid lavender fields… of Molise!

Free room and board for an experience to be lived entirely in the lavender fields. There is no need to go all the way to Provence! The appeal comes from Molise He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Bean plants are sentient beings (and can make decisions)

A particular species of bean might make decisions about its actions: plants might have a conscience He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Are […]

It looks like a rock covered in algae but it is the most poisonous fish in the world (VIDEO)

An Australian woman filmed a stonefish, a fish that looks like a stone and has poisonous spines He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Pancake ice: the suggestive and rare phenomenon of ice water lilies (PHOTO)

They are called pancake ice or pan ice. To look at them they seem fake but it is Nature that creates the conditions that underlie the formation of these ice water lilies. What is it about? He is about […]

Oceans to collapse: by 2050 there will be no more fish

With the warming of the waters and the acidification of the oceans, the marine food chain also risks collapse Warm […]

Kenya plants 20 million new trees against deforestation (PHOTO)

Kenya has decided to plant 20 million new trees to combat deforestation. Kenya's forest heritage suffered severe damage from 1970 to 1990, mainly due to the production of wood and charcoal. Il […]

Wonderful bees: new research reveals details on the evolution of their social life

The evolution of the social life of bees: new research reveals some details that shed light on the behavior of pollinators He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

The climate crisis is wiping out billions of starfish, the study

Within a few years, thousands of starfish will disappear from our seas. Blame the climate crisis and global warming He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Within […]

New huge coral reef discovered off the American coast

A new coral reef off the Atlantic coast of America, South Carolina. During an exploration aboard the research ship Atlantis, half a mile below the surface of the ocean, there is a dense forest of coral never seen before. A […]

The giant snail that's driving the web crazy (VIDEO)

A giant snail, which looks like something out of a science fiction film. It is not fiction. The specimen you see above is a snail in flesh and blood, so to speak. It is a specimen of the Archachatina marginata species He […]

115 new species discovered in Mekong: some are already at risk of extinction

The crocodile lizard is one of 115 new species found in the Mekong. The WWF discovered it in 2016. A very rare creature that unfortunately is at risk of extinction. But it is not the only one. WWF has discovered 115 new species He […]

The wonderful snow leopard is about to become extinct (also due to climate change)

Snow leopard population has shrunk by 20% in the past 16 years due to climate change and poaching He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

How to restore coral reefs with… gardening!

Restore coral reefs? It's possible! Good news comes from Miami, where a team of scientists has managed to revive some coral populations by planting some fragments in the laboratory Restore […]

Planting trees could save us and the planet, it is the most effective solution we have

We already knew that planting trees was an excellent strategy to purify the air and produce clean oxygen, but that doing so is also the smartest and cheapest way to tackle the climate crisis, the scientists who made a first calculation confirm. […]

New species of solitary bee discovered in Israel

A new species of bee has been identified and described in the plains of Israel. It is called Lasioglossum dorchini. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Pablo Escobar's hippos will not be sacrificed, Colombia starts the pilot project to sterilize them

With the aim of controlling the growth of hippos, Colombia has successfully developed the start of the project to sterilize them. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him With […]

Another 31 species have become extinct. All freshwater dolphins are also at risk

31 new species are extinct and many more are at risk, including all freshwater dolphins. To say the new IUCN Red List The […]

Scientists discover two new ancient plesiosaur species: they inhabited Chile 160 million years ago

160 million years ago, Chile was also home to two species of plesiosaurus, two marine reptiles, among the oldest ever discovered 160 […]

Is it raining microbes? New research has found that rain-borne bacteria colonize plants

The rain deposits microbes on plants that are essential for their health which could also represent an advantage in agriculture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Rain […]