El Diario reports: Deadly pathogen threatens giant frog in Titicaca The giant frog of Lake Titicaca is infected by an invasive pathogen, the fungus chytrid, which has spread among amphibians of different ecosystems of the world, causing them a deadly disease in their skin that causes a decreasing population. According to the portal CienciaBolivia, scientists…
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Lets save the Bolivian river dolphin: the bufeo
A Sub Editorial from Los Tiempos: Save the bufeo It has been reported that in the last two years, about two hundred of Bolivian river dolphins in Iténez-Mamore rivers have been killed, where these endemic mammals inhabit, to be used as fishing bait for tilefish fish, which is much sought on the market. [photos…
Bear left for dead gets new home in Bolivian refuge
CNN reports: Bear left for dead gets new home in Bolivian refuge By Marilia Brocchetto (CNN)A spectacled bear who had been brutally beaten has been given a second chance at life by Bolivian environmental authorities. [to watch the video, use the link at the bottom, thank you] The bear will soon be on his way…
Santa Cruz city: Image of an adult Jaguar was taken along the G77 Avenue
Leyla Mendieta reports for El Día: Neighbors urge caution Image of an adult Jaguar was taken along the G77 Avenue Unusual. There are only two images of the cat. It is presumed that was months in the area. A team will define the best method of capture. An adult jaguar would walk loose in a…
The South American Bear: Jukumari – Without protection, the species will disappear in 30 years
Pagina Siete reports: Is the only bear the South American Region Without protection, the species will disappear in 30 years The Andean bear, also known as Jukumari is listed as a vulnerable species. “This means that he faces a risk of extinction 30 years from now. That is to say that in three decades will…
Bolivian Amazon in peril: Study alerts about endangered species
El Diario reports: Deforestation accelerates the destruction of biodiversity: Study alerts about endangered species More than half of the species of trees in the Amazon are in danger of extinction, according to a study by a team of 158 researchers from 21 countries and disseminated by the Center for Research and Promotion of Farmers (CIPCA)….
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