Flora and Fauna

Wildfires in western Cuba: Over 130 hectares affected

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

Parts of the crocodile from Caibarién that had escaped have appeared

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 featuring polimitas in Havana, following a report of illegal use of protected species

Florida resumes black bear hunting after a decade-long ban

"Even affection has been developed for it": Cubans joke about the spread of the African snail in Artemisa

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

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: Sold at 400 pesos per pound

Outrageous! Man from Matanzas auctions peregrine falcon on social media

The National Aquarium receives two donated green sea turtles

Ten years later, Florida again authorizes bear hunting

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

Total desperation: Cubans are chopping down trees because they have no means to cook

Alert in Florida: Search for the elusive "rainbow snake," 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 beneath trash and neglect

A pod of dolphins has been spotted off the Malecón in Havana

Cuban and British specialists are collaborating to prevent the extinction of the Polymita

A large-scale wildfire 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 start python hunting in Florida: Registration is still open

Four of the most harmful invasive species in 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 beaches in 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 lung

Sargassum invasion ruins beaches in eastern Cuba and alarms residents

Only in Florida! Golfers encounter baby alligators right on 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 transporting parakeet chicks for sale in Havana have been detained in Villa Clara

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

Fires increase in Cuba: 2025 has already surpassed the total of the last four years

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

Animal welfare organization 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 is affecting around 200 hectares of forests in Minas de Matahambre, Pinar del Río, and is threatening to spread

They propose a bear hunt 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 melt from the inside”

Attempt to smuggle a hidden bird in a container of medicines and eggs from Havana to the U.S. thwarted.

Scientists identify a new species of lizard in eastern Cuba

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

They denounce the illegal sale of an injured aura tiñosa 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

Rangers release wild birds after operation against illegal trafficking in Santiago de Cuba