Flora and Fauna

Alarm: Six active wildfires engulf 760 hectares of forest in Pinar del Río

More than 400 hectares of forests affected by fire in Minas de Matahambre

A fire ravages more than 200 hectares of forest in Minas de Matahambre

The National Botanical Garden of Cuba closes due to a lack of fuel

Florida attempts to prevent an ecological disaster by releasing crabs

Two men arrested after alleged breeding operation with hundreds of fighting roosters in Miami-Dade

The complaints do make a difference: Camagüey zoo begins urgent repairs after scandal involving emaciated lions

Camagüey Zoo responds to criticism over the neglect and hunger of the animals

Zoo director in Camagüey says that "the animals do not go hungry" and prevents citizens from feeding them

Alert on social media about the alleged sale of overcrowded and unsanitary jicoteas in Las Tunas

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

Wildfires in western Cuba: Over 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 appeared

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

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

CITMA investigates the sale of handicrafts 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 shown for them": Cubans mock the spread of the African snail in Artemisa

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

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

Iguanas are starting to fall from 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 jutía from being sacrificed for religious purposes

Food crisis in Cuba reaches the pitirres: Being sold at 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 Pinocho: 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: They are searching 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 garbage and neglect

A pod of dolphins spotted off the Malecón in Havana

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

A large-scale wildfire is devastating 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

Ready to start 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 reduced reforestation: the triple blow to Cuba's green lungs

Sargassum invasion ruins beaches in eastern Cuba and alarms local residents

Only in Florida! Golfers encounter baby alligators on the course

Activists announce "no 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? Garbage 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 out due to the worst drought in over a decade in Florida

Fires are increasing in Cuba: 2025 has already exceeded the total of the last four years

Giant caiman forces closure of waterway 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 of 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