https://releasedwild.com/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-home.svg https://releasedwild.com/news/maya-forest-conservation-efforts/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-maya-forest-conservation-efforts.svgA misty morning in the Maya Forest, a dense tangle of vines and epiphytes fills the frame, with...Conserva Aves supports a locally led conservation effort in southern Yucatán, Mexico, protecting key areas within the Maya Forest. (Source: audubon.org) https://releasedwild.com/news/conservation-tokyo-satoyama-landscapes/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-conservation-tokyo-satoyama-landscapes.svgA person is holding a small turtle in their hands.A recent study in the journal Frontiers in Water explores how citizens and local government can adapt existing frameworks to maintain traditional landscapes rich in biodiversity. (Source: Mongabay) https://releasedwild.com/news/automated-societies-without-humans/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-automated-societies-without-humans.svgA dog standing behind a chain-link fence, with the fence being the primary focus of the image.The officialism has given in to pressure from citizen organizations and will modify the project of the Law of Societies to require at least one physical or legal person responsible for automated... https://releasedwild.com/news/mobile-hatcheries-aid-queen/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-mobile-hatcheries-aid-queen.svgA collection of seashells, likely used for decorative purposes.Queen conch populations are declining due to overharvesting, habitat degradation, and climate change. Researchers are using mobile hatcheries to protect the species and engage Caribbean... https://releasedwild.com/news/bangladesh-garment-factories-slow/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-bangladesh-garment-factories-slow.svgA cheetah sitting in front of a metal watering can and a tree, with grass and trees in the...Despite having significant potential, less than one-third of garment factories in Bangladesh have adopted renewable energy technologies, including rooftop solar, due to barriers such as financing... https://releasedwild.com/news/remembering-wildlife-shines-spotlight/2026-08-21https://releasedwild.com/share-remembering-wildlife-shines-spotlight.svgA close-up of an elephant's eye and wrinkled skin, with the elephant facing left.Margot Raggett, a British wildlife photographer, created the book 'Remembering Elephants' to raise awareness about the potential extinction of elephants and to support conservation efforts. Her... https://releasedwild.com/news/cougars-reduce-deer-vehicle/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-cougars-reduce-deer-vehicle.svgA pigeon drinking water from a fountain.A new study finds that the presence of cougars in a landscape can reduce deer-vehicle collisions by up to 76%, highlighting the importance of coexistence with large carnivores. (Source: Mongabay) https://releasedwild.com/news/importance-champions-endangered-species/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-importance-champions-endangered-species.svgA close-up of a sea turtle's head, with a person's gloved hands holding it.Conservationist Bill Konstant emphasizes the need for strong local leadership, committed species champions, and diverse teams in successful conservation efforts (Source: Mongabay) https://releasedwild.com/news/drug-trafficking-deforestation-threaten/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-drug-trafficking-deforestation-threaten.svgA jaguar lying in a tree, surrounded by leaves and branches.The Ticuna communities in the Amazon are facing significant threats from drug trafficking and deforestation, which are having a devastating impact on their environment and way of life. https://releasedwild.com/news/orangutans-peril-conservation-efforts/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-orangutans-peril-conservation-efforts.svgA mother orangutan with her baby clinging to her back.The three critically endangered species of orangutans face numerous threats to their survival, including habitat destruction and human activities (Source: Mongabay) https://releasedwild.com/news/sloth-bears-help-shape/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-sloth-bears-help-shape.svgThree lion cubs are lying on the ground, looking at the camera.A recent study reveals that sloth bears play a crucial role in structuring India's dry deciduous forests by dispersing viable seeds and influencing plant regeneration. (Source: Mongabay) https://releasedwild.com/news/indigenous-fishers-colombia-rethink/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-indigenous-fishers-colombia-rethink.svgA green and white life jacket label on an orange surface, possibly a boat or dock, with a body...In Colombia's La Guajira department, Indigenous Wayuu fishers are working with marine biologists to conserve and document shark populations, implementing sustainable fishing practices and... https://releasedwild.com/news/ciwy-historic-jaguar-reintroduction-f87c6073/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-ciwy-historic-jaguar-reintroduction-f87c6073.svgA small dog with light-brown fur and darker ears is visible through a rusty metal cage, gazing...The Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) has achieved a milestone in wildlife conservation by successfully reintroducing a jaguar into the wild, marking the first such case in Bolivia. Founder Tania... https://releasedwild.com/news/heavy-rains-trigger-mudslides-1188b886/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-heavy-rains-trigger-mudslides-1188b886.svgA large parking lot filled with numerous vehicles, including cars, trucks, and emergency...Intense rainfall in Chile has caused mudslides, landslides, and evacuations in northern regions, leaving at least one person dead and disrupting infrastructure. Authorities have responded by... https://releasedwild.com/news/egypt-deserts-highlight-importance-c5d0bbb2/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-egypt-deserts-highlight-importance-c5d0bbb2.svgA wallaby being fed by a human hand.Egypt's deserts are often perceived as empty spaces, but they are actually living landscapes with a rich ecological and cultural heritage. Conservation efforts in these areas can be improved by... https://releasedwild.com/news/brazil-wildlife-faces-growing/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-brazil-wildlife-faces-growing.svgA small rabbit is being held in someone's hand, with the person's thumb visible on the left side...Multiple species in Brazil are facing significant threats due to various factors such as drought, deforestation, and overfishing. (Source: Mongabay Latam) https://releasedwild.com/news/bolivia-brazil-highway-raises/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-bolivia-brazil-highway-raises.svgA helicopter is flying over a forested mountainous area, with a person suspended below it by a rope.A proposed highway connecting Bolivia and Brazil, aimed at boosting agrarian businesses, has sparked worries among experts about deforestation and land-use changes in the Chiquitano forest, a... https://releasedwild.com/news/guanacos-santa-cruz-argentina/2026-08-18https://releasedwild.com/share-guanacos-santa-cruz-argentina.svgA small bird with brown feathers and a yellow beak resting on a person's hand.A recent study on the guanaco population in Santa Cruz, Argentina, estimates that around 2 million individuals inhabit the province during the cold season and approximately 1.8 million during the... https://releasedwild.com/news/latin-america-takes-center/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-latin-america-takes-center.svgA rusted metal water trough in a sun-baked field, cracked earth visible in the shallow water...At the UNCCD COP17 in Ulan Bator, Latin American nations will highlight the twin threats of land degradation and climate extremes, with experts warning of food insecurity, water scarcity and... https://releasedwild.com/news/undercover-cameras-expose-illegal/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-undercover-cameras-expose-illegal.svgTwo people standing on a road, each holding a large camera with a long lens, taking pictures of...Investigations reveal widespread illegal discards of critically endangered fish species by industrial fishing vessels in Chile, despite mandatory camera monitoring. Legal cases against companies... https://releasedwild.com/news/colombia-indigenous-leader-juli-402368/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-colombia-indigenous-leader-juli-402368.svgA close-up of a restaurant table with a half-eaten plate of food, a spilled glass, and a...Julián Gutiérrez, a prominent indigenous leader from the Nasa people, was killed in a targeted attack at a restaurant in Colombia. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of indigenous... https://releasedwild.com/news/mercury-contamination-peruvian-amazon-e1b7e1/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-mercury-contamination-peruvian-amazon-e1b7e1.svgA hoverfly with a brown head, black and yellow striped abdomen, and transparent wings is...A new study in Nature reveals how mercury from gold mining accumulates in insects across the Peruvian Amazon, with contamination levels varying by diet and proximity to mining. Insects in heavily... https://releasedwild.com/news/sacred-hills-colombia-amazonia-81ce36/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-sacred-hills-colombia-amazonia-81ce36.svgA group of approximately 15 people, including children and adults, posing for a photo in a...A team of photographers and journalists from Mongabay Latam embarked on a journey to explore the sacred hills of Guainía, Colombia, and to document the efforts of the indigenous communities to... https://releasedwild.com/news/wildlife-rescue-global-updates-23f9ae/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-wildlife-rescue-global-updates-23f9ae.svgA person in a wetsuit holding a sea turtle.This week's wildlife rescue news highlights conservation efforts and environmental concerns from around the world. From Chile's illegal fishing practices to Peru's proposed legislation that could... https://releasedwild.com/news/environmental-concerns-grow-mexico-ccb4a2/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-environmental-concerns-grow-mexico-ccb4a2.svgA red and yellow helicopter flying in front of a rocky cliff face.Mexico faces growing environmental concerns over fracking, oil exploration, chemical spills, and ammonia production, with experts warning of potential impacts on water, health, and territories. https://releasedwild.com/news/el-ni-understanding-climate-b526a8/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-el-ni-understanding-climate-b526a8.svgA small tan dog with floppy ears is lying in the dirt next to a chain-link fence, with a wooden...Dr. Ken Takahashi Guevara, a leading scientist at the Peruvian Geophysical Institute, explains the origins, characteristics, and expected impacts of the 2026 El Niño phenomenon in Latin America... https://releasedwild.com/news/wildlife-rescue-community-led-a9d801/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-wildlife-rescue-community-led-a9d801.svgA close-up of a turtle's head being held by a person wearing black gloves.Conservation efforts led by local communities and scientists have helped to recover populations of three endangered bird species in Latin America. (Source: Mongabay Latam) https://releasedwild.com/news/chile-constitutional-court-blocks-e0feef/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-chile-constitutional-court-blocks-e0feef.svgA red and white life ring attached to a white pole, with the ocean and sky visible in the...Chile's Constitutional Court has ruled against changes to the country's environmental regulations, dealing a blow to the government's efforts to overhaul the system. (Source: Mongabay Latam) https://releasedwild.com/news/drones-raptors-balancing-monitoring-c8af1e/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-drones-raptors-balancing-monitoring-c8af1e.svgA close-up of a bald eagle's head and upper body, with its beak open as if it is about to speak...A decade-long study across eight Latin American countries shows that while drones can access hard-to-reach raptor nests, 81 % of species observed reacted to the aircraft, with stronger responses... https://releasedwild.com/rehabilitacion/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/especies/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/trafico-y-conflicto/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/centros-y-voluntariado/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/topics/sec-centros-y-voluntariado/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/topics/sec-especies/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/topics/sec-rehabilitacion/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/topics/sec-trafico-y-conflicto/2026-08-21 https://releasedwild.com/about/ https://releasedwild.com/sources-and-methods/ https://releasedwild.com/corrections/