News articles tagged with 'Colombia' (Page 2)
Growing up amid war affects children's moral development
— 15 Jul 2008 16:51 | HealthColombian children living in war zones exhibited an understanding that stealing or hurting others is wrong. But when asked to consider revenge as a motive, many said it is acceptable…
International recognition for northern Andes wetlands
— 4 Jul 2008 12:21 | EnvironmentTwo unusual high-altitude wetlands in South America were declared sites of international importance on 25 June 2008 after a five-year campaign for northern Andean wetlands by WWF, other…
Harlequin frog rediscovered in Colombia
— 12 Mar 2008 17:01 | BiologyAfter 14 years without having been seen, several young scientists supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP), have rediscovered the Carrikeri Harlequin Frog (Atelopus…
Primates in peril
— 27 Oct 2007 07:38 | BiologyMankind's closest living relatives - the world's apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates - are under unprecedented threat from destruction of tropical forests, illegal wildlife trade…
South American dolphin survey wraps up in Bolivia
— 11 Sep 2007 13:55 | EnvironmentSouth America's first-ever river dolphin census through the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers and its tributaries has come to an end. In the last 600 km stretch along the Itenez River in Bolivia,…
New golden frog discovered in remote region of Colombia
— 28 Aug 2007 15:49 | BiologyA new poisonous frog was recently discovered in a remote mountainous region in Colombia by a team of young scientists supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP). The new…