Lightning Strikes Help Panama’s Almendro Tree Grow Stronger

Lightning Strikes Help Panama’s Almendro Tree Grow Stronger

Panama’s rainforest almendro tree seems to benefit from frequent lightning strikes, as they bolster its growth. Credit: Max Reiser / CC BY 2.0In Panama’s tropical forests, the towering almendro tree appears to gain strength rather than suffer damage from frequent lightning strikes. Growing up to 180

Colombia Reopens Tayrona Park ‘Under Special Surveillance’

Colombia Reopens Tayrona Park ‘Under Special Surveillance’

Colombia reopens Tayrona Park today “under special surveillance” after five weeks of closure due to ecological and safety concerns. Credit: Frederic Fraces, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.The government announced the reopening of Colombia Tayrona National Natural Park, one of the main tourist destinations in the c

Colombia Signs OIEA Deal for Nuclear Energy Expansion

Colombia Signs OIEA Deal for Nuclear Energy Expansion

Colombia signed an agreement with the OIEA to explore nuclear expansion for energy security. Astravets Nuclear Power Plant in Belarus. Colombia’s recent deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (OIEA) aims to develop similar nuclear capacity to enhance energy security and reduce rationing ri

Live Owl Mistaken for Decoration Nearly Sold in New York Antique Shop

Live Owl Mistaken for Decoration Nearly Sold in New York Antique Shop

An owl rests on a shelf at an antique shop in Greene County. Credit: New York State Department of Environmental ConservationA routine day at an antique shop in upstate New York turned into an unusual wildlife encounter after a live owl was mistaken for a decorative display and nearly sold to a custo

Hidden Life Discovered Beneath World’s Driest Desert

Hidden Life Discovered Beneath World’s Driest Desert

Valley in Atacama. Credit: Smcmurtrey / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Chile’s Atacama Desert is often described as the driest place on Earth. Rainfall is rare, salt levels in the soil are extreme, and temperatures can swing sharply between day and night. In some areas, intense ultraviolet radiatio

Surreal Lagoon Perfectly Mirrors Colombia’s Shape

Surreal Lagoon Perfectly Mirrors Colombia’s Shape

Lomalinda lagoon in Meta, Colombia, resembles the country’s map and offers unique activities for ecotourism in the region. Credit: X.com/@GobMetaColombia is home to a unique lagoon that resembles the shape of the country’s map. Located in the municipality of Puerto Lleras in the Meta department, the

Unique Butterfly Species in Colombia

Unique Butterfly Species in Colombia

Colombia is the country with the greatest number of butterfly species in the world. Around 200 unique species are found in the country. Credit: Ferran Pestaña, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia is globally recognized as the country with the greatest butterfly diversity on the planet, with more than 3

Bahia Solano, Turtles Haven in Colombia

Bahia Solano, Turtles Haven in Colombia

Bahia Solano is one of the most diverse ecotourism destinations in Colombia; this place is known for being a refuge for sea turtles. Credit: Isabel Villegas, Colombia OneIn Colombia, Bahia Solano has established itself as one of the most biodiverse territories in the country and a refuge for the con

Volcano Eruption Alert in Colombia

Volcano Eruption Alert in Colombia

Last night’s volcanic eruption in northern Colombia put authorities and citizens on alert, fortunately without causing any casualties. Credit: UNGRD / X.com.Since last night, a mud volcano has kept the municipality of San Juan de Uraba, in the Uraba subregion in northern Colombia, on edge. The erupt

Ancient Dinosaur-Era Plant Found in Flooded Amazon Forest

Ancient Dinosaur-Era Plant Found in Flooded Amazon Forest

Zamia urarinorum in shebonal forest habitat. Credit: Michael Calonje / CC BY-NC 4.0Deep in Peru’s northern Amazon, scientists have identified a rare ancient plant whose family dates back to the era of dinosaurs. The species, found in forests that remain underwater for most of the year, has surprised

Biodiversity Hotspots in Colombia: Natural Treasures of the Planet

Biodiversity Hotspots in Colombia: Natural Treasures of the Planet

Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, is home to two biodiversity hotspots harboring a wide variety of endemic species. Credit: Juandareina, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, harboring nearly 10% of the planet’s biodive

UN Recognizes Colombia’s Manizales for Its Disaster Resilience Model

UN Recognizes Colombia’s Manizales for Its Disaster Resilience Model

The UN certifies Manizales as a Resilience Node in Making Cities Resilient 2030, recognizing its landslide prevention and community-driven disaster model. Manizales at dusk, showcasing the resilient Colombian city certified as a UN Resilience Node. Credit: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA).Manizales, cap

Colombia Turns Sugarcane Waste into Power for Its Energy Transition

Colombia Turns Sugarcane Waste into Power for Its Energy Transition

Colombia transforms sugarcane waste into rural energy, generating power and biofuels that stabilize the grid and support local communities in Cauca. Sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous residue left after juice extraction, serves as a key renewable fuel source for power cogeneration in Colombia. Credit: K

Colombia Ranks as Third-Largest Electric Vehicle Seller in LatAm

Colombia Ranks as Third-Largest Electric Vehicle Seller in LatAm

In 2025, Colombia was the third country in Latin America in terms of electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by Brazil and Mexico. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia closed 2025 as the third country in Latin America with the highest electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by regional

Colombia’s Most Colorful Birds

Colombia’s Most Colorful Birds

Colombia has a great variety of birds, including some striking, incredibly-colored species such as the famous scarlet macaw. Credit: Holley and Chris Melton / CC BY 2.0 DEED.Colombia is rich in biodiversity. With more than 1,900 registered species, it is the country with the greatest diversity of bi

Colombia Uses Beetle Larvae to Tackle Waste Accumulation

Colombia Uses Beetle Larvae to Tackle Waste Accumulation

Colombia uses beetle larvae to manage organic waste in Boyaca, offering a sustainable solution to the region’s growing waste problem. Credit: Bybyk, CC BY-NC 4.0/GoofFon.Colombia has discovered an effective solution to a waste accumulation problem in Boyaca department: beetle larvae. German Viasus,

Colombian Indigenous Guardian Preserves Over 130 Native Potato Varieties

Colombian Indigenous Guardian Preserves Over 130 Native Potato Varieties

Indigenous guardian preserves over 130 native potato varieties in Nariño, protecting Colombia’s Andean biodiversity. Different potato varieties on display for sale in a Bogota supermarket, illustrating Colombia’s native potato diversity. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsIn Colombia, home to around 850 nativ

Colombia’s Most Curious Animals

Colombia’s Most Curious Animals

Colombia is home to curious animals like the glass frog, giant anteater, blue-billed curassow, blue anole, and silky anteater, each showcasing the country’s rich biodiversity. Credit: Animalia Bio, CC BY 2.0/Colombia, renowned for its stunning biodiversity, is home to an array of curious species tha

Colombia’s Highest Waterfall: La Chorrera

Colombia’s Highest Waterfall: La Chorrera

La Chorrera waterfall stands as Colombia’s highest and one of the tallest in South America, ranking 60th among the world’s highest. Credit: Alexander Pabon/CC BY-SA 2.0Tucked away just 45 minutes from Bogota in Choachi, Cundinamarca, lies a natural treasure: La Chorrera waterfall. This wonder, tower

Colombia’s Barranquilla Receives Dubai Award for Sustainable Development

Colombia’s Barranquilla Receives Dubai Award for Sustainable Development

Barranquilla received an award from Dubai for its sustainable development by restoring two degraded ecosystems in the city. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla, Colombia, was awarded the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development, one of the m

Heavy Rains Leave at Least 56 Dead in Peru

Heavy Rains Leave at Least 56 Dead in Peru

Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in Peru, leaving at least 56 dead and 4,000 homeless in the midst of the La Niña phenomenon. Credit: Peruvian Ministry of Defense, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia. (File photo).Heavy rains battering Peru since last December have left at least 56 people dead and more t