Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: An illustrated guide brings together 1,435 species of birds After 11 years of work the book Aves de Bolivia [Birds of Bolivia] is presented, an achievement that fills a scientific vacuum in this field, which promotes conservation and ornithological tourism in the country. Bolivia is the fifth country with…
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Bolivian Biologist Works For Peaceful Co-Existence Between Humans And Bears
The Science Times report: Bolivian Biologist Works For Peaceful Co-Existence Between Humans And Bears by R. Siva Kumar One Bolivian biologist has an interesting task to promote harmony and co-existence between humans and spectacled or Andean bears, in Bolivia. It was Ximena Velez-Liendo, the Bolivian biologist, who spearheaded the “Conservation through Co-existence: Andean Bears and…
JICA and Bolivia sign $552 million loan for Laguna Colorada geothermal project
Alexander Richter reports for Think Geo Energy: JICA and Bolivia sign $552 million loan for Laguna Colorada geothermal project Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the government of Bolivia have signed a $552 million loan agreement for the construction of the Laguna Colorada Geothermal Power Project in Bolivia. As reported today, the Japan International Cooperation…
Fly fishing in Bolivia
Excerpts follow from an artcle by Phil Marty for the Chicago Tribune Fly fishing in Bolivia When you think Bolivia, you think … well, what do you think? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, maybe, but what else? It’s not one of your better-known tourist destinations, but it’s a place that serious anglers should find…
Discover The Rare Birds of Bolivia
ephotozine reports: Discover The Rare Birds of Bolivia With Eschenbach One can find about 500 bird species in Europe. Bolivia and its unique nature has got more than the double, among which are rare and unique species. The Red-fronted macaw This colorful parrot can be found only in the sensitive ecosystem of Bolivia. He’s a…
Museum of Natural Science researchers publish the first birds of Bolivia field guide
Phys.org reports: Museum of Natural Science researchers publish the first birds of Bolivia field guide Bolivia has more species of birds than any other land-locked country in the world. It is sixth in the world in terms of diversity of bird species, which is notable given that it has no marine birds. LSU Museum of…
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