My latest work for @elpaisamerica.bsky.social is about one of the world's most endangered primates, the Colombian black spider monkey. I had the privilege of observing even a mother with her baby, with primatologist Alma Hernández Jaramillo

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@neoprimate.bsky.social

Although I am no longer formally part of the academic world, I still find deep joy in the simplest form of research: observing nature, asking questions, and trying to answer them by collecting data in the field.

@ornithologiki.bsky.social
@antikytherabirdobs.bsky.social

Fortunately, plans to construct a windfarm in this region were rejected in April 2025, potentially thanks to lobbying efforts by @ornithologiki.bsky.social, supported by data from this study. Hopefully, a long-term monitoring programme will be established.

We counted almost 12K raptors, but with full-season coverage, the number could exceed 15K. These data highlight Akritas as the third most important hotspot for raptors crossing the Med, after Gibraltar and Messina. They are mostly honey buzzards, coming from Eastern Europe

It is remarkable that, in a region as heavily studied as the Mediterranean, it is still possible to discover places were a "raptor river" takes place
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Mellone et al. 2025. Akritas Cape: a new raptor migration hot spot in the Balkans. Bird Conservation International

In his own words: "It is valuable that so many people can see these animals in an urban environment. This raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity and how engaging with it can enhance our well-being."

The latest issue of @nature.com features my photo/interview with JuanRa Fernandez, an "urban herpetologist" working in one of the world's most visited monumental complexes, the Alhambra in Granada.

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@fcienciasugr.bsky.social

My latest assignment for @nature.com has been quite special. I photographed two scientists, mother and daughter, while they are studying elusive wildcats.
Read the interview here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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A story of migrations (of people and birds). It may seem like a cliché, but unfortunately, stating that migratory birds have no boundaries has never been more politically incorrect than it is today.

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Jose María also wrote the main texts for my book about the biodiversity of the Sahara Desert and its conservation challenges, published in partnership with
@saharaconservation.bsky.social

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The Cuvier's gazelle is among the last ungulate species remaining in this region of the Sahara. I took this picture leaving a solar powered mirrorless camera trap during 10 weeks. Gazelles passed by just 4 times, triggering this shot just the day before I removed the system!

Jose María Gil-Sánchez, aka 'El Indio,' is one of the most knowledgeable biologists I've ever had the privilege to work with. My photo, taken during the Sahara project (2008-2020), is now featured in the latest issue of
@nature.com

@fcienciasugr.bsky.social

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

It showcases animals and plants from a wide variety of habitats in Italy, especially Mediterranean ones. This exhibition is designed to raise awareness among a wide public, especially younger generations, inspiring passion, respect, and curiosity for biodiversity.

The exhibition "Il paese della biodiversità" was inaugurated in January in Rome, organised by NatGeo Italy, CNR and NBFC in collaboration with. It features 50 photographs by "The Wild Line" team (Marco Colombo, Bruno D'Amicis, and myself: www.the-wildline.com).