Authorities to Review Possible Unauthorized Construction Within a Biological Corridor in Costa Rica’s Southern Region
An investigation seeks to determine whether environmental impacts occurred The Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) has requested a review into the possible existence of construction activities carried out without the required permits within a biological corridor located in Costa Rica’s Southern Region. The decision follows an analysis of information related to […]
White-Lipped Peccary Returns to Strengthen Ecological Restoration in a National Park in Southern Costa Rica
A key species returns to its natural habitat After more than fifteen years of absence, the white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) has been reintroduced into Piedras Blancas National Park, located in southern Costa Rica. The initiative is part of a broader ecological restoration effort aimed at restoring a species considered essential to the health and balance […]
Costa Rican Initiative Showcases Nature-Based Urban Solutions at the World Biodiversity Forum
A Costa Rican project earns international recognition An environmental initiative developed in Costa Rica was selected from hundreds of international proposals to be presented at the World Biodiversity Forum (WBF) in Davos, Switzerland. The selection highlights the growing international recognition of projects that combine biodiversity conservation, scientific research, and sustainable urban development. The project, known […]
Ancient sea turtle fossils reveal new clues about the evolution of the oceans
A discovery that expands our understanding of the marine past The discovery of ancient sea turtle fossils along the coast of Chile is providing new insights into the evolution of these remarkable reptiles and the marine ecosystems that existed millions of years ago. The fossil remains, studied by paleontologists, are helping researchers reconstruct what the […]
The impact of domestic cats on wildlife raises new conservation challenges
A study examines one of the major threats linked to introduced predators Domestic cats (Felis catus) are part of millions of households around the world and are considered important companion animals. However, numerous scientific studies have shown that when they have uncontrolled access to outdoor environments, they can become predators with a significant impact on […]
Chernobyl’s wildlife adapts its behavior as ecosystems face new pressures
An unexpected natural laboratory for studying wildlife Decades after the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the exclusion zone remains one of the most studied places on Earth for understanding how nature responds to major human-caused disturbances. Researchers have observed that several wild species, including foxes, deer, and lynx, have changed some of their behavioral patterns in this […]
A rare deep-sea fish reveals new secrets about life in the Atlantic Ocean
An exceptional encounter with a little-known species Scientists have successfully recorded the first images of a living binocular fish in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean, a discovery that provides new information about one of the most unusual creatures found in deep marine ecosystems. These types of discoveries help researchers better understand how species […]
UNED releases a free guide to help communities identify and monitor plant biodiversity
An open scientific resource for understanding local plant life The National Distance Education University of Costa Rica (UNED) has made a free protocol available to the public to help identify, measure, and monitor plant biodiversity using simple methods supported by scientific standards. The initiative aims to make technical knowledge more accessible to students, teachers, local […]
Newly discovered frog species in the Los Santos mountains expands knowledge of Costa Rica’s biodiversity
A scientific discovery in one of the country’s richest biodiversity regions A team of Costa Rican researchers has identified a new frog species in the Los Santos mountain region, highlighting the country’s extraordinary biological richness and the remarkable potential of its forests to reveal species still unknown to science. The discovery is the result of […]
Scientists step up efforts to control invasive Burmese pythons and protect the Everglades ecosystem
An invasive species continues to reshape Florida’s ecosystems The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) has become one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in Everglades National Park and other natural areas of southern Florida. Originally introduced through the exotic pet trade, these snakes established wild breeding populations several decades ago and have since significantly altered the […]
