By José Luis Vargas Vaca, anabolivia.org; eju.tv: Fourth live record in Bolivia of the enigmatic Leopardus bracattus This little-studied species faces threats such as agricultural and livestock activities, illegal hunting, and the presence of domestic dogs. Fires in the forests destroyed hundreds of hectares of trees and wildlife in the department of Beni, Bolivia. However,…
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Blue-throated macaws in peril | Parabas barba azul en peligro
By Sergio Mendoza, El Deber: Blue-throated macaws return to their origins in an attempt to save their species Thirteen birds that arrived almost two months ago from the United States are awaiting their turn in the town of Loreto, in the Beni department, to become the salvation of their species In the municipality of Loreto,…
17 Blue-throated Macaw chicks successfully fledging | 17 pichones de Paraba Barba Azul volaron exitosamente
Los Tiempos: The Laney Rickman Reserve reaches a record with 17 Blue-throated Macaw chicks successfully fledging Paraba Azul | Bird Conservation in Bolivia The Nest Box program at the Laney Rickman Reserve in Beni has made a significant contribution to the conservation of the Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis), with 17 chicks successfully fledging during the…
Bolivia: Global Top 5 for birdwatching | Top 5 mundial de observación de aves
Los Tiempos: Bolivia remains in the global Top 5 for birdwatching despite the environmental crisis Grallaria erythrotis, recorded in La Paz at Jucumari Lodge by Steven Hunter | ebird.org. Bolivia reaffirms its status as a birdwatching hotspot by ranking fifth in the October Big Day 2024, despite the severe environmental crisis affecting the country. With…
New species of snake in Carrasco National Park | Nueva especie de serpiente en el Parque Nacional Carrasco
By Geraldine Corrales Arandia, Los Tiempos: Researchers discover a new species of snake in Carrasco National Park The new snake species named “Chironius whipala.” | Lucindo González A group of researchers from the Alcide d’Orbigny Museum announced yesterday the discovery of a new snake species in Carrasco National Park, which they named Chironius whipala. One…
The Heights of Tiquipaya | Las alturas de Tiquipaya
By Melissa Revollo, Opinion: Infiernillos and Condors: Charms of the Heights of Tiquipaya The municipality has three ecological zones: valley, puna, and subtropical, areas where there are various tourist attractions, including flora, fauna, and landscapes. Start a journey of more than three hours from the town center of Tiquipaya to the attractions in the heights…
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