AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife Discovery: A small wildcat found in Bolivia’s Yungas and raised for years as a pet has been identified as the tilcayo, a newly recognized species. Researchers say its discovery highlights how much remains unknown about the country’s wildlife. Amazon at the Ballot Box: Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff could shape the future of the Amazon. Recent deforestation fell under President Lula, while a victory for Flávio Bolsonaro could bring a return to policies linked with sharply increased forest loss. Recycling in La Paz: Todos Santos holds its “Más Que Reciclar” collection day on Saturday, Oct. 17, accepting items including batteries, electronics, used cooking oil and expired medicines to keep them out of landfills. Bird Conservation: Conserva Aves plans to begin a second phase in Bolivia in 2027, with millions of dollars expected for work in biodiversity-rich areas. Bolivia ranks sixth worldwide for bird diversity, and the program says it will support protected-area management and long-term conservation.
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