‘Between Two Worlds’: A visual and scientific account of Bolivia’s amphibians | ‘Entre dos Mundos’: Un relato visual y científico sobre los anfibios de Bolivia

By Erbol:

IT WILL BE IN LA PAZ

They will present the book ‘Between Two Worlds’: A visual and scientific account of Bolivia’s amphibians

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In a photographic and scientific project by Daniel Alarcón and David Grunbaum, the presentation of the book Between Two Worlds will be held. It serves as a visual testimony of Bolivia’s amphibian species and a wake-up call about our relationship with these living beings, which are currently threatened by an unprecedented crisis.

The event will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Banco de Crédito, located on Calle 10 in Obrajes.

The book also highlights the work of Conservation International (CI) Bolivia and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which, through scientific expeditions, have documented the extraordinary diversity of amphibians in different regions of the country.

These organizations have supported the publication of the book with the backing of the Embassy of Sweden and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Thanks to this collaboration, the work has reached a broader audience and helped raise awareness about biodiversity conservation in Bolivia.

During the presentation, photographers Daniel Alarcón and David Grunbaum will share their vision and experience behind the images that make up this project. There will also be a scientific discussion with renowned biologists and specialists, who will provide relevant information on the current situation of amphibians in the country.

In parallel, a photo exhibition will be inaugurated with 10 selected images from the book Between Two Worlds, as well as previously unpublished photographs highlighting the valuable diversity of species in different regions of Bolivia. The exhibit aims to raise public awareness and create a visual connection with the urgent need to protect these animals.

In the high mountains of the Andes, amphibians hold deep cultural meaning for the Quechua and Aymara peoples, who consider them sacred symbols and guardians of underground waters. In the Bolivian Amazon, they are seen as divine messengers: their song announces the arrival of the rains, and their presence signals vitality and prosperity for the ecosystem. More than mere inhabitants of lagoons, forests, and mountains, amphibians are key indicators of environmental health and represent the living pulse of nature. It is crucial to recognize that many of these species could disappear in the coming decades if effective conservation measures are not implemented.

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