Transgenic glowing fish invades Brazilian streams | Science

Fish genetically engineered to glow blue, green, or red under blacklight have been a big hit among aquarium lovers for years. But the fluorescent pet is not restricted to glass displays anymore. The red- and green-glowing versions of the modified zebrafish have escaped fish farms in southeastern Brazil and are multiplying in creeks in the … Read more

Brazilian wildfires killed nearly 17 million animals in 2020

At least a fifth of Brazil’s Pantanal region was burned in 2020 during a historic drought, and the wildfires are estimated to have killed millions of birds, snakes, rodents and primates, among other animals Environment 16 December 2021 By Adam Vaughan Land burned by a fire in the Pantanal region of Brazil Rogerio Florentino/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Ferocious … Read more