A nearly 6-foot long, 1,000 pound sea turtle crawled on to a Santa Marta beach early Monday morning to lay its eggs.
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New species of dung beetle discovered in Colombia’s páramos
Scybalocanthon magnus, a new beetle species was recently discovered in Colombia’s high Andes moorlands.
New species of high-altitude Andean frog discovered in Colombia
Scientists in Colombia are celebrating the discovery of the Pristimantis macrummendozai, a new species of high-mountain frog found in the Andes.
Colombia tests new electricity incentives as energy crisis looms
A growing energy crisis prompted new measures to encourage energy savings and led to the resignation of Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy.
Bogotá’s Thomas van der Hammen Reserve debate explained
The Thomas van der Hammen Forest Reserve north of Bogotá sparked controversy between current and former mayors, developers and environmentalists.
Colombia’s vulnerable Andean bears in spotlight for Conservation Day
Sunday marks International Day for Bear Conservation, and Colombia is celebrating by raising awareness of the plight of the rare Andean bear.
Colombian high court rules against mining in fragile ‘páramos’
A court ruling Monday protects Colombia’s high mountain moorland or páramos from mining and mineral exploration.
Isagen: Energy independence lost?
The sale of the Isagen power company to Canadian firm Brookfield generated controversy in Colombia this month. What will it mean for the country?
Can solar power shine in Colombia?
As Colombia’s energy needs grow, solar power could be a big player in an expanded renewable portfolio.
One tree at a time, Colombia research shifts climate focus
Scientist Henry Arellano thinks deforestation is driving climate change, and he’s measuring thousands of Colombian trees to prove it.
Taking the plunge in Guaviare
Travel writer Steve Hide ventures overland on a new road which unites Villavicencio with the capital of Guaviare.
Resilient rubber could save the Amazon
Colombia’s rubber tree farmers are rescuing a rural lifestyle – and helping the Amazon bounce back from deforestation.
El Niño could hit Colombia hard
El Niño has the potential to wreak havoc on everything from water to food to health to wallets.
Arhuaco youth in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada launch Earth Guardians
A group of youngsters in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have launched the Colombia chapter of Earth Guardians to spread the word on climate change.
Bringing home our Wild Magic
British filmmaker Mike Slee was handed a blank slate to capture Colombia’s rich biodiversity. Colombia Magia Salvaje is an epic undertaking of visual conservation for future generations.
Turtle liberations in Tayrona
In Santa Marta and the Tayrona National Park, marine biologists are helping turtles reclaim their rightful place in our oceans.