Colombia’s La Samaria Wax Palm: An Alternative to Cocora Valley

Colombia’s La Samaria Wax Palm: An Alternative to Cocora Valley

In Colombia, there is a little-known wax palm forest called Valle de la Samaria, located in San Félix, Caldas. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia One While the Cocora Valley is the most well-known destination to admire wax palms in Colombia, there is a lesser-explored and even more authentic place

Colombia’s Cowboy Frog Has a Croak Like No Other

Colombia’s Cowboy Frog Has a Croak Like No Other

The cowboy frog, native to Colombia’s Llano region, has a distinct and unusual croak rarely heard in wildlife. Credit: Khristian Venegas Valencia / CC BY-NC 4.0In Colombia’s Llano region, in the eastern part of the country, lives one of Colombia’s most unique creatures: the cowboy frog. Scientifical

Women in Colombia Pioneer Coca Leaf Ink, Turning Stigma into Opportunity

Women in Colombia Pioneer Coca Leaf Ink, Turning Stigma into Opportunity

Two Colombian women are using coca leaf to produce natural inks, employing creativity and design to challenge stigmas and create opportunity. Credit: Liliana Merizalde/Courtesy Ginger Blonde.Colombian designers Mónica Suárez and Daniela Rubio run Ginger Blonde, a graphic design and visual communicat

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

Tragic Landslide in Bello, Colombia Leaves 10 Dead, 15 Missing

Tragic Landslide in Bello, Colombia Leaves 10 Dead, 15 Missing

A landslide, caused by heavy rains, causes a tragedy with at least 10 dead and 15 missing in the town of Bello, near Medellin, Colombia. Credit: Bello Mayor’s Office.A massive landslide devastated a neighborhood in the city of Bello, north of Medellin, Colombia, yesterday, leaving an initial tragic

Brazil’s Amazon Saw Its Largest-Ever Forest Fire Loss in 2024

Brazil’s Amazon Saw Its Largest-Ever Forest Fire Loss in 2024

Brazil’s Amazon basin endured its worst-ever forest fire season in 2024, according to the latest Annual Fire Report from MapBiomas. Credit: EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr. Brazil’s Amazon basin endured its worst-ever forest fire season in 2024, according to the

French Winemaker Replaces Vines with Cacti to Tackle Climate Change

French Winemaker Replaces Vines with Cacti to Tackle Climate Change

A French winemaker has replaced his vines with nopal, a cactus species, to adapt to increasingly severe droughts. Credit: Razi Machay / CC BY SA 2.0A French winemaker has decided to replace his vines with cacti in response to climate change. Boris Igonet, an organic winegrower based in the Pyrénées-

New Sea Spider Species Live Off Methane-Eating Bacteria

New Sea Spider Species Live Off Methane-Eating Bacteria

New sea spider species off the U.S. coast survive by eating bacteria that feed on methane, offering insights into deep-sea life. Credit: NOAA Photo Library / Public DomainScientists have discovered three new species of a sea spider that live off bacteria feeding on methane — a rare survival tactic s

Brazil to Start Exploiting 19 Oil Fields Despite Upcoming COP30

Brazil to Start Exploiting 19 Oil Fields Despite Upcoming COP30

Brazil’s government announced on Tuesday, June 17th, that several oil companies won the rights for exploring 19 offshore oil fields near the mouth of the Amazon River. Credit: arbyreed – CC BY-NC 2.0 via Flickr.Brazil’s government announced yesterday that several oil companies have won the rights to

Latin America’s Cleanest Neighborhood is in Bogota, Colombia

Latin America’s Cleanest Neighborhood is in Bogota, Colombia

The El Regalo neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia, has been recognized as the cleanest in Latin America for its waste management initiatives. Credit: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0 / WikimediaColombia is home to the cleanest neighborhood in Latin America. El Regalo, a neighborhood located in Bosa

Danish Man Buys 7.5 Acres in Colombia’s Amazon Jungle to Build His Home

Danish Man Buys 7.5 Acres in Colombia’s Amazon Jungle to Build His Home

A 22-year-old Danish Man, Robert Lennox-Hvenekild bought 7.5 acres of Amazon jungle in Colombia’s Amazon basin. Credit: Dallas Krentzel / CC BY 2.0A 22-year-old Danish Man, Robert Lennox-Hvenekild bought 7.5 acres of Amazon jungle in Colombia’s Amazon basin. The transaction was closed for USD $40,00

Colombia’s Rarest Insects: Hidden Gems of Nature

Colombia’s Rarest Insects: Hidden Gems of Nature

In Colombia, there are various insect species, and among the rarest found in the country is the golden tortoise beetle. Credit: Steve Ker, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, is home not only to exotic birds, unique mammals, and extraordinary p

Colombia Creates New Marine Protected Area in the Caribbean Sea

Colombia Creates New Marine Protected Area in the Caribbean Sea

Colombia announced at the UN Ocean Conference the creation of a new marine protected area near San Andres, in the Caribbean Sea. Credit: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia. (File photo)Colombia announced the creation of a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Caribbean, located in the remote ato

Colombia and Panama Sign Agreement on Energy Cooperation

Colombia and Panama Sign Agreement on Energy Cooperation

The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) has approved a significant regulatory initiative between Colombia and Panama.The agreement aims for progress toward regional energy integration. Credit: Presidency of Colombia / Public DomainAmid Colombia’s energy sector crisis, the Energy and Gas Regu

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook most of Colombia, including Bogotá, on Sunday, but no casualties or serious damage were reported. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.Colombia woke up this Sunday to a strong earthquake, measuring up to 6.5 on the Richter scale, which was felt across much of t

Meet the Colombian Fino Hound, a 100% Colombian Dog Breed

Meet the Colombian Fino Hound, a 100% Colombian Dog Breed

The Colombian Fino Hound is an authentic Colombian dog breed, originating from various dog breeds brought by the Spanish conquerors. Credit : Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEEDWhen thinking about Colombian fauna, one immediately thinks of the majestic jaguar, the intriguing anteater and tapir, or

New Species Discoveries Surge in Colombia Since 2016 Peace Agreement

New Species Discoveries Surge in Colombia Since 2016 Peace Agreement

The discovery of new species has thrived in Colombia since the 2016 peace agreement, according to a recent study by a Colombian botanist. Credit: Universidad Industrial de Santander-Sede MalagaSince the 2016 peace agreement, the number of new species discovered has surged in Colombia, according to a

Colombia’s Cartagena de Indias Slowly Sinking as Sea Level Rises

Colombia’s Cartagena de Indias Slowly Sinking as Sea Level Rises

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia’s most touristic city, is endangered by sea level rise, which could completely submerge the city by 2100. Credit: Reg Natarajan / CC BY 2.0 DEEDAccord to climate change researchers, the coastal city of Cartagena de Indias could be submerged by the Caribbean Sea by the e

The Most Beautiful Hummingbirds to See in Colombia

The Most Beautiful Hummingbirds to See in Colombia

In Colombia, more than 160 species of hummingbirds have been recorded. One of the most beautiful ones you can see is the Sword-billed Hummingbird. Credit:Pelord, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, is also a paradise for bird lovers. With over 160 spe

New Fish Species Found in India Survives Out of Water

New Fish Species Found in India Survives Out of Water

A new fish species in Indian’s Meghalaya caves can survive out of water, a rare trait that caught researchers’ attention. Credit: Unknown / CC BY-SA 4.0A new species of fish seems able to survive out of water has been found in the northeastern Indian cave. This rare discovery offers scientists fresh

Colombia Lost Its Gas Self-Sufficiency, Says Energy Sector Leader

Colombia Lost Its Gas Self-Sufficiency, Says Energy Sector Leader

Colombia has officially lost its energy self-sufficiency in natural gas and will have to rely on natural gas imports. Credit: EcopetrolColombia has officially lost its energy self-sufficiency in natural gas after maintaining it for 45 years. This development marks a significant shift in the country’