Mary Kate McCoy, Conservation International: In Bolivia, a ‘conservation mosaic’ gets another (big) piece In the remote lowland forests of northwestern Bolivia, a small municipality has taken a big step to protect one of the Amazon’s most biodiverse regions. With support from Conservation International, the municipality of Sena established a law to protect 452,639 hectares…
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Jucumari: in peril | en peligro
Excerpts from an article by/Extractos de un artículo de Cindy Soliz, Oh (Magazine), Los Tiempos: THE JUCUMARI, STALKED HABITAT PROBLEMATIC. The expansion of the agricultural frontier and human growth are a serious threat to the habitat of this species. This causes significant loss of their natural environment, which is one of the biggest concerns for…
Illegal jaguar trade | Comercio ilegal de jaguares
Romi Castagnino, Mongabay: Uncovering the illegal jaguar trade in Bolivia with Emi Kondo | Mongabay Sessions by Romi Castagnino on 23 January 2024 In the latest episode of Mongabay Sessions, Romi Castagnino, associate video producer at Mongabay, talks with director Emi Kondo about her wildlife documentary, Jaguar Spirit: An Awakening Journey. This documentary delves into the illicit trade of jaguars…
Fish that eats piranhas – Paiche – Pez que come pirañas
Bob Howard – Assignment, BBC World Service, Yahoo News: The fish that eats piranhas for breakfast Guillermo Otta Parum has been fishing in the Bolivian Amazon his whole life, for more than 50 years. At first, Guillermo was catching native fish, such as the various kinds of catfish which inhabit the river. But then a…
Birds in danger of extinction | Aves en peligro de extinción
Opinion: They identify at least five species of birds in danger of extinction in Bolivia The director of the Armonía Association, Rodrigo Soria, explains that endemic birds have a restricted geographical distribution and this is linked to their movement capabilities and/or ecological requirements. According to the Armonía Association, at least five species of birds in…
Bolivia’s 7 best road trips | Los 7 mejores viajes por carretera de Bolivia
Maria Silvia Trigo, LonelyPlanet.com: Road conditions in Bolivia can vary widely and driving can be challenging, even for the most experienced drivers © Sasipa Muennuch / Getty Images Though the highways are mostly well-maintained, driving in Bolivia can be stressful due to unpredictable drivers, landslides depending on the season and last-minute roadblocks that derail your schedule. But…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 