2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (212+ words) Deep in the Chaco, a powerful drumming can suddenly break through the stillness of the forest. The source is the Black-bodied Woodpecker (Dryocopus schulzii), a striking specialist of Paraguay’s dry forests. Its rapid, resonant knocks against tree trunks are not…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (547+ words) On full moon nights, when darkness settles over the grasslands of the Cerrado, those fortunate enough might catch a glimpse of a white flash moving through the night. This is the Yvyja’u moroti, also known as the White-winged Nightjar (Eleothreptus…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (244+ words) Later, researchers published the findings in the scientific journal Ecosistemas, marking the first documented presence of the species Craspedacusta sowerbii in Paraguay. Unlike the large marine jellyfish often seen in oceans, Craspedacusta sowerbii is remarkably small. Adult specimens typically measure…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (342+ words) Paraguay’s Alto Paraná Biosphere Reserve Joins UNESCO Conservation Network The Asunción Times Paraguay’s Alto Paraná Biosphere Reserve Joins UNESCO Conservation Network Paraguay has secured a place on the world conservation map. The Alto Paraná Biosphere Reserve has joined UNESCO’s World…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (492+ words) Cristina Goralewski, the president of the National Forestry Institute (INFONA), highlighted the significance of the data. She stated that the information not only positions Paraguay as a regional leader in sustainable development, but also generates crucial knowledge. The inventory was…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (170+ words) Paraguay’s natural protected areas are home to numerous animals, such as the Capybara and Taguá, and hold significant ecological value across various ecosystems and regions nationwide. To address unawareness of their existence, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES)…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (636+ words) In the humid, sprawling expanses of the Gran Chaco and the dense forests of Paraguay, the air often carries a low, rhythmic whistle that makes even the most seasoned woodsman pause. For many in the Guaraní heartland, that sound signals…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (385+ words) From its earliest years, the foundation positioned itself as a key actor in environmental conservation in Paraguay. Through the protection of natural reserves, scientific research and environmental education. Their work has connected academic knowledge with real-world conservation challenges, often anticipating…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (382+ words) In recent years, Paraguay has made significant progress in the protection of animals, introducing harsher criminal penalties and strengthening reporting and oversight mechanisms. This legal progress has been accompanied by the sustained work of civil society organisations and volunteer networks…...