Flora and Fauna

They report a proliferation of garbage dumps in the Yumurí Valley, Matanzas

Wildfires in western Cuba: More than 130 hectares damaged

Authorities warn about the impact of extreme cold on Florida's iconic animals

Parts of the crocodile from Caibarién that had escaped have been found

A rare pygmy sperm whale found dead on the coast of Matanzas

Alert: A highly active wildfire season is forecasted for Pinar del Río in 2026

CITMA investigates the sale of crafts with polimitas in Havana, following complaints about the illegal use of protected species

Florida resumes black bear hunting after a decade-long ban

"Even affection has been formed for them": Cubans joke about the expansion of the African snail in Artemisa

Alert in Cuba: The manjuarí, a unique prehistoric species, on the brink of disappearance

Luffa, the Cuban plant used as a natural sponge, is taking Instagram by storm

Iguanas are starting to fall from the trees in southern Florida due to the cold

Scientists confirm sighting of manatees in the Treasure Lagoon, Zapata Swamp

Sick animals, dirty tanks, and ruins: a mother describes the sad state of the National Aquarium of Cuba

A flamingo appears in a rural neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba, and this is what they did to save it

Young Cuban veterinarian saves a hutia from being sacrificed for religious purposes

Food crisis in Cuba reaches the pitirres: It is being sold for 400 pesos per pound

Outrageous! Man from Matanzas auctions peregrine falcon on social media

National Aquarium receives two donated green turtles

Ten years later, Florida authorizes bear hunting again

Putting on the Pinocchio: Do you remember this childhood game with a flower in Cuba?

Total desperation: Cubans are cutting down trees because they have nothing to cook with

Alert in Florida: Searching for the elusive "rainbow serpent," one of the rarest in the state

Cuban photographer captures stunning images of the tocororo, the national bird of Cuba

Rancho Luna, the coastal gem of Cienfuegos, is sinking under garbage and neglect

A pod of dolphins was spotted off the Malecón in Havana

Cuban and British specialists collaborate to prevent the extinction of the Polymita

A large-scale forest fire devastates forests in the mountainous area of Guantánamo

This is what a night hunting pythons in Florida looks like: Hispanic shows how it's done

Dog chained all day on a terrace: neighbors report animal abuse in the heart of Vedado

About to kick off python hunting in Florida: Registrations are still open

Four of the most harmful invasive species from Latin America are already in Cuba

Historic record of sargassum in the Caribbean in 2025 affects Cuban beaches and worries bathers

The decomposition of sargassum poses a health risk to residents on the beaches of Guantánamo

"At least we have something to eat": Crabs invade homes in the Ciénaga de Zapata

Fires, deforestation, and less reforestation: the triple blow to Cuba's green lungs

Sargassum invasion ruins beaches in eastern Cuba and alarms residents

Only in Florida! Golfers encounter baby alligators in the middle of the course

Activists announce "Without Borders" initiative to protect animals in Cuba

Outrage over the sale of dead sparrows in Cuba; activists and citizens demand legal action

Beach or landfill? Trash invades the coastline of Matanzas

Caiman "surprise guest" turns a family afternoon into an emergency in Florida

Two men were arrested in Villa Clara for transporting parakeet chicks for sale in Havana

Areas of the Everglades are drying up due to the worst drought in over a decade in Florida

Fires in Cuba are on the rise: 2025 has already surpassed the total of the last four years

Giant caiman forces closure of aquatic route in Florida recreational area for kayaks and canoes

Animal protection group condemns the sale of parakeet chicks in Cienfuegos for up to 5,000 pesos

How did flamingos become a symbol of Miami?

Florida: Authorities warn about the dangerous presence of alligators in Tiger Creek

A fire affects around 200 hectares of forests in Minas de Matahambre, Pinar del Río, and threatens to spread

They propose bear hunting in Florida, and activists label it as "trophy hunting."

Why do alligators attack in Florida? A new study reveals the most common cause

Wastewater pollution kills manatees in Florida: "Their bodies are melting from the inside"

Authorities thwart attempt to smuggle hidden bird in a container of medication and eggs from Havana to the U.S.

Scientists identify a new species of lizard in eastern Cuba

Sea turtle nesting season begins in Florida: Authorities urge not to interfere with the nests

They report the illegal sale of an injured tiñosa aura in Havana

An underwater camera in the Miami reef attracts millions of viewers

Fires threaten the Botanical Garden of Pinar del Río

Owl rescued from illegal sale in Cuba dies: Animal rights activists denounce wildlife trafficking