Los Tiempos: After sale of armadillos, biologists call for more wildlife control After the discovery of eight dead armadillos, also known as “tatús”, at a fish stall in the Arco market, several biologists ask the authorities to reinforce controls on the sale of wild animals. The armadillos were seized yesterday during an operation to control…
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Blue-Throated Macaws | Parabas barbazul
Mary Jo DiLonardo, Treehugger: Blue-Throated Macaws Are Making a Comeback in Boliviaa Bolivia 113 critically endangered macaws have fledged with nesting box program. Once thought to be extinct in the wild, more than 100 colorful blue-throated macaws have hatched over the past few years in nesting boxes in Bolivia. Rainforest Trust has been working with local partners to…
MADIDI: Listen to the Voices of the jungle – Escucha a las Voces de la selva
Erick Ortega, Página Siete: The Voices of Madidi come out of the jungle and are heard in France Iga Vandenhove collected sounds from the North La Paz Protected Area between July and August last year. The 33-year-old Frenchwoman made a sound documentary that is presented in Europe. Sometimes the squirrels make a sound that is…
Indigenous nation Araona in peril – Nación indígena Araona en peligro
Ivan Alejandro Paredes, El Deber: An indigenous nation abandoned and forgotten: the Araonas fear the worst This town, in the north of La Paz, does not have a health post and there are deaths that can be avoided. There is no connection and to be treated at a health center they must travel four days…
Yuqui women take power to care for forests and fight extinction | Las mujeres yuqui toman poder para cuidar bosques y combatir extinción
Opinion: HOME OF THEIR ANCESTORS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS Yuqui women take power to care for forests and fight extinction All the hierarchical positions of the indigenous nation, located in the Cochabamba Tropics, are occupied by women, who concentrate their efforts on obtaining drinking water, medical attention, economic aid and studies. On June 4, the modest…
The Best Natural Parks | Los Mejores Parques Naturales
Valentin Fuentes, TravelPulse: The Best Natural Parks in Bolivia Bolivia is a country rich in nature and one of the favorites for biodiversity lovers. Its government-protected forests and jungles are ideal for those looking for experiences in places full of flora and fauna. Here are some of the most important national parks that travelers should…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 