https://releasedwild.com/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-home.svg https://releasedwild.com/news/cougars-reduce-deer-vehicle/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-cougars-reduce-deer-vehicle.svgCougars Reduce Deer-Vehicle Collisions by Up to 76%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/orangutans-peril-conservation-efforts/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-orangutans-peril-conservation-efforts.svgOrangutans in Peril: Conservation Efforts on World Orangutan DayThe three critically endangered species of orangutans face numerous threats to their survival, including habitat destruction and human activities (Source: Mongabay) https://releasedwild.com/news/importance-champions-endangered-species/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-importance-champions-endangered-species.svgThe Importance of Champions in Endangered Species ConservationConservationist 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.svgDrug Trafficking and Deforestation Threaten Ticuna Communities in the AmazonThe 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/indigenous-fishers-colombia-rethink/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-indigenous-fishers-colombia-rethink.svgIndigenous Fishers in Colombia Rethink Shark Hunting and Protect Species on the CoastIn Colombia's La Guajira department, Indigenous Wayuu fishers are working with marine biologists to conserve and document shark populations, implementing sustainable fishing practices and exploring... https://releasedwild.com/news/sloth-bears-help-shape/2026-08-20https://releasedwild.com/share-sloth-bears-help-shape.svgSloth Bears Help Shape India's Dry Forests as Unlikely Seed DispersersA 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/heavy-rains-trigger-mudslides-1188b886/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-heavy-rains-trigger-mudslides-1188b886.svgHeavy Rains Trigger Mudslides and Evacuations in Northern ChileIntense 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 closing... https://releasedwild.com/news/egypt-deserts-highlight-importance-c5d0bbb2/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-egypt-deserts-highlight-importance-c5d0bbb2.svgEgypt's Deserts Highlight Importance of Ecological Knowledge in ConservationEgypt'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/ciwy-historic-jaguar-reintroduction-f87c6073/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-ciwy-historic-jaguar-reintroduction-f87c6073.svgCIWY's Historic Jaguar Reintroduction Highlights Conservation Challenges in BoliviaThe 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/brazil-wildlife-faces-growing/2026-08-19https://releasedwild.com/share-brazil-wildlife-faces-growing.svgBrazil's Wildlife Faces Growing ThreatsMultiple 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.svgNew Bolivia-Brazil Highway Raises Concerns Over Deforestation in Chiquitano ForestA 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.svgGuanacos in Santa Cruz, Argentina, Reach 2 Million Population, According to New StudyA 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.svgLatin America Takes Center Stage at COP17 on Desertification Amid Droughts and El Niño PressuresAt 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 health... https://releasedwild.com/news/undercover-cameras-expose-illegal/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-undercover-cameras-expose-illegal.svgUndercover cameras expose illegal discards in Chilean industrial fishing operationsInvestigations reveal widespread illegal discards of critically endangered fish species by industrial fishing vessels in Chile, despite mandatory camera monitoring. Legal cases against companies like... https://releasedwild.com/news/colombia-indigenous-leader-juli-402368/2026-08-17https://releasedwild.com/share-colombia-indigenous-leader-juli-402368.svgColombia: Indigenous Leader Julián Gutiérrez Assassinated in Restaurant AttackJulián 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.svgMercury contamination in Peruvian Amazon insects linked to gold mining, study findsA 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.svgSacred Hills in Colombia's Amazonia: A Journey of Discovery and ConservationA 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.svgWildlife Rescue: Global Updates on Conservation Efforts and Environmental ConcernsThis 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.svgEnvironmental Concerns Grow in Mexico Over Fracking, Oil, Chemical Spills, and AmmoniaMexico 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.svgEl Niño: Understanding the Climate Phenomenon and Its Impacts in Latin AmericaDr. 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. He... https://releasedwild.com/news/drones-raptors-balancing-monitoring-c8af1e/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-drones-raptors-balancing-monitoring-c8af1e.svgDrones and Raptors: Balancing Monitoring Benefits with Disturbance Risks in Latin AmericaA 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 when... https://releasedwild.com/news/wildlife-rescue-community-led-a9d801/2026-08-16https://releasedwild.com/share-wildlife-rescue-community-led-a9d801.svgWildlife Rescue: Community-Led Conservation Efforts Save Endangered Birds in Latin AmericaConservation 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.svgChile's Constitutional Court Blocks Changes to Environmental RegulationsChile'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/trafico-y-conflicto/2026-08-20 https://releasedwild.com/about/ https://releasedwild.com/sources-and-methods/ https://releasedwild.com/corrections/