Earlier this week, conservationists released hundreds of thousands of baby turtles into a river at the Amazon border separating Bolivia and Brazil — all in an attempt to preserve the endangered species. Amazon River turtles have faced an increasing number of threats in recent … [Read more...] about Watch conservationists release a million baby turtles into the wild
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Scientists find 20 new species in the dense forests of the Bolivian Andes
Our planet’s catalog of wildlife has just gotten more interesting thanks to an expedition into the cloud forests of the Bolivian Andes. Scientists exploring the Zongo Valley, located near the Bolivian capital of La Paz, have unveiled 20 new species and rediscovered several ones … [Read more...] about Scientists find 20 new species in the dense forests of the Bolivian Andes
“Adopt a Grandparent” initiative helps elderly Bolivians cope with hardship
Much like in other parts of the world, many of the elderly in Bolivia have been struggling to cope with the difficult changes brought by the pandemic, such as getting enough food on their tables or sorting out messy bureaucracy to get their relief packages. Living far away from … [Read more...] about “Adopt a Grandparent” initiative helps elderly Bolivians cope with hardship