By Los Tiempos: Ilustrative Photo. (Archive) | ABI. Pando’s Departmental Secretariat for Mother Earth is preparing activities for Thursday, May 22, Jaguar Day, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of conserving this endangered species and its vital role in ecosystems. “We seek to promote the conservation of the jaguar, a feline that…
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Andean cat at high risk of extinction | Gato andino en alto riesgo de extinción
By El Diario: The Andean cat, found in the wild in Bolivia, is at high risk of extinction in the Apolobamba National Integrated Management Natural Area, as gold mining, habitat fragmentation, and extensive llama and alpaca ranching—which encroach on wetlands and bodies of water vital to the small feline—could lead to its disappearance. In response…
Provisions issued for the protection of the jaguar and its habitat | Disposiciones emitidas para la protección del jaguar y su hábitat
By Mirna Echave Mallea, Vision 360: Learn about the 12 provisions issued for the protection of the jaguar and its habitat The Agro-Environmental Court ordered the protection of the jaguar and its habitat by establishing various measures and mandating concrete actions, such as the drafting of regulations and protocols related to the protection of the…
Paola Nogales: Studies jaguar genome | Estudia el genoma del jaguar
By Brújula Digital Bolivian biologist studies jaguar genome to save the species and fight trafficking Paola Nogales, a Bolivian biologist, is leading a pioneering investigation that uses genomics to trace the illegal trafficking of jaguars in Bolivia Paola Nogales in a laboratory. Photo: Tim Hartrick. Bolivian biologist Paola Nogales is leading a pioneering investigation that…
The Situation of Wild Animals Is Desperate: illegal hunting, pet trade, forest fires | La situación de los animales silvestres es desesperante: caza ilegal, mascotismo, incendios forestales
By Rocío Lloret Céspedes – La Región, Erbol: TANIA BALTAZAR ‘The Situation of Wild Animals Is Desperate, and the Solution Is Not to Rescue Them and Take Them to Custody Centers’ Baltazar in Guarayos during the wildlife rescue. Photo: Courtesy of CIWY When Tania Baltazar—Nena, as she prefers to be called—talks about her “babies,” she envisions…
Gran Chaco is an option for economic growth and environmental conservation | Gran Chaco es opción de crecimiento económico y conservación ambiental
By El Diario: According to Tropical Forest Alliance With the right investments, policies, and partnerships, the Gran Chaco could become a model for balancing economic growth with ecological preservation, according to Jack Hurd, Executive Director of the Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA), a platform of the World Economic Forum. According to the report, with the right…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 