Conservation International’s scientific expedition discovers new species and assesses the potential of ecotourism in the region of Kwamalasamutu.
Tag: biodiversity
Maranhão’s Amazon requires attention to continue existing
The Amazon brings rich biodiversity of Maranhão. However, the region in Brazil suffers from overuse and a lack of information.
Protected Areas in the Amazon x “progress”
Commitment to infrastructure and agribusiness push boundaries of protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon. Moment is of vulnerability.
Division of Pará threatens Conservation Units
Political pressure on behalf of the development of new states and the need to expand areas for agribusiness can disrupt protected areas in Pará.
BBC Brasil: Scientists find new species of monkey in Mato Grosso
A new species of monkey found in Guariba-Roosevelt Extractive Reserve in northwestern Mato Grosso
The eight threats to Baños de Agua Santa
Ecuador has plans to build eight hydroelectric. Works can affect traditional communities, which oppose the projects.
Transgenics on the loose in Peru
The government issues a decree allowing the uncontrolled entry of transgenics. Specialists evaluate that the Amazon will be the most damaged.
The challenge to care for the Venezuelan Amazon
According to a study, about 71% of the region is still intact thanks to the lands belonging to indigenous peoples and full protection. Most of its biodiversity remains unknown.
The incredible kingdom of the fungi
Fungi are usually forgotten when one discusses the preservation of the biodiversity. Meet the only bioluminescent fungus ever found in the Amazon.
La República: Back to home
Diego and Sudamérica are the names of a couple of manatees who in March will return to the wild after being reared for 3 years in the Amazon Rescue Center in Loreto.