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Peru ranked second in the world, with 1,439 species documented in a single day. Every year on the second...

Board Chair Charles J. Smith reflects on the foundation Ivan Gayler built — and what the next thirty years...

The Estrella Hídrica: A Source of Life A Sanctuary for Rare and Endangered Life Conservation Rooted in Coffee Culture and Community...

In a landmark moment for the Andes-Amazon Conservation Corridor, Nature and Culture has achieved a major victory for biodiversity: the official establishment...

A conversation with Renzo Paladines, Co-founder and Chief Conservation Officer, Nature and Culture Some of the most important ideas don’t arrive...

When is Earth Day? Mark your calendars! Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. What is Earth...

A Message from the Board Chair: After eight years of remarkable leadership, Matt will be moving on from Executive...

Scientists find evidence of parallel evolution among three bamboo frogs in the rugged slopes of the Andes.  A recent scientific study describing three...

Nature and Culture Latin America Communications Specialist Aida Maldonado travels to southern Ecuador to witness the once-a-year guayacan bloom...

What is deforestation? Deforestation is the clearing of trees from large expanses of forest. This process disrupts ecosystems, reduces biodiversity,...

What is Climate Change? Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in global weather patterns including severe heat...

What is an Animal Habitat? An animal habitat refers to the natural environment where a particular species of animal...