Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, home to nearly 10% of all species worldwide. This makes it a true megadiverse nation. Yet, despite its richness, more than 1,200 species endemic to Colombia are already classified as threatened or vulnerable—and many more lack sufficient da...
Colombia’s extraordinary variety of habitats—Andean cordilleras, Amazonian rainforest, cloud forests, Llanos savannas, and two coasts—has produced a wealth of local wildlife. Below is a field-ready guide to 23 endemic or highly localized Colombian species (with a few from adjacent regions), spann...
Colombia is among the world’s richest countries in biodiversity, home to 510 reptile species: 32 turtles, 6 crocodilians, 211 lizards, and 261 snakes. At least 43 of these are considered threatened. Here we highlight 25 of Colombia’s most representative reptiles, including crocodiles, turtles, liz...