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The moai of Rapa Nui National Park, Chile.
Latin America and the Caribbean

Easter Island population didn’t suffer ecological collapse, scientists say

September 11, 2024

There is little evidence that the original inhabitants of Easter Island destroyed their civilization in a self-inflicted ecological collapse, scientists now say. Rather, a new genetic investigation into the island’s history suggests that the native […]

A specie of wildcats, Ocelots, was witnessed at a national park in southwestern Colombia. This photo shows an ocelot in Brazil.
Latin America and the Caribbean

New large mammals discovered roaming Colombian park

March 25, 2024

Academic research has revealed two new mammalian species inhabiting a national park in southern Colombia, in that country’s Andean region. The species captured by trail cameras were previously not known to roam the Complejo Volcánico Doña […]

The Doree Ridge at Hill Cove Mountains, Falkland Islands.
Latin America and the Caribbean

Falkland Islands moves one step closer to its first national park

February 27, 2024

The Falkland Islands is moving forward with plans to set up its very first national park. Yesterday, the government of the remote United Kingdom territory published a new draft policy paper outlining its plans to […]

Kaieteur Falls in Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean

Iconic South American park caught in the middle of territorial dispute

January 9, 2024

One of world’s most biodiverse national parks finds itself in the middle of a simmering and increasingly dangerous territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela. The park is also a central pillar of Guyana’s plans to […]

The Galapagos Islands, famous for their biodiversity, are great destinations for tourists seeking beautiful beaches, too.
Latin America and the Caribbean

Galapagos’ park managers should sell the sand and sea to attract visitors—study

November 15, 2023

Though famed for its tropical islands teeming with endemic wildlife, the beaches and seas are the main draw for tourists visiting the Galapagos Islands, a new study has revealed. One of the most renowned UNESCO […]

The western shoulder of Mt Adam with views towards Saunders Island. (Photo courtesy of Falklands Conservation)
Latin America and the Caribbean

The Falkland Islands will establish its first national park

November 1, 2023

Pictures shared from the Hill Cove Mountains of the Falkland Islands look like they were taken from another world—treeless tundra partially shrouded in clouds, crystal-blue alpine lakes, and rocky hillsides looming over silky seas. “Pretty […]

Bonaire is famous for its abundant shore diving opportunities.
Latin America and the Caribbean

Bonaire’s stunning marine park could still use better management

September 11, 2023

This distant outpost of the Netherlands is a rising star in Caribbean tourism, and for good reason—research shows that its famous marine park stands apart from its regional peers. But continued success is far from […]

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