Elizabeth Unger writes for the National Geographic: Lost Tourist Says Monkeys Saved Him in the Amazon Locals believe the young man angered forest spirits—before he disappeared mysteriously for nine days—but he is just glad to be alive. [to watch the above video, please use the link down below] RURRENABAQUE, BOLIVIAIn the Bolivian Amazon, where…
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A compelling reason why not build dams in Bolivia: New species are registered in Madidi
El Diario reports: New species are registered in Madidi Dozens of new species of mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and hundreds of butterflies were discovered by a scientific expedition in the Bolivian park Madidi. The terrestrial paradise of biodiversity, little explored is located in the Amazon of Bolivia and adjacent to Peru; The Madidi Reserve…
Bolivian Environment in Peril 101: RAINFOREST RAPIDLY CLEARED FOR SUGARCANE
Eduardo Franco reports through Mongabay: EXCLUSIVE: RAINFOREST RAPIDLY CLEARED FOR SUGARCANE IN BOLIVIA Around 1,300 hectares were deforested for sugarcane between 2011 and 2014 in northern Bolivia, with 600 more hectares cleared between July and September 2016. Mongabay Latam reporters flew over the area to investigate the extent of the issue. This story originally appeared…
Israeli: Film about Bolivian jungle ordeal will create tourism “tsunami”, El Bala dam must be stopped!
EFE reports via Latino Fox News: Israeli: Film about Bolivian jungle ordeal will create tourism “tsunami” RURRENABAQUE – An Israeli man who survived for 21 days in the Bolivian Amazon in 1981 said Friday he expected an upcoming film about his ordeal would create a tourist “tsunami” in that remote region. The movie, titled “Jungle”…
What will happen to the archaeological heritage of El Bala?
Pablo Solon reports for Pagina Siete: What will happen to the archaeological heritage of El Bala? The study by Geodata identified four archaeological sites in the area of the Hydroelectric Project El Bala, is an area of high “archaeological sensitivity”. According annexes to the environmental document of Chepete obtained by ANF and the Solon Foundation…
Bolivian national park serving up sustainable ingredients for fine dining
Nicholas Gill reports for The Guardian: Bolivian national park serving up sustainable ingredients for fine dining Chefs among travelers proving there is demand for produce from Madidi – and helping communities understand commercial potential of their flora and fauna. Deep in Bolivia’s Madidi national park, Kamilla Seidler – the head chef of the Gustu restaurant…
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