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Invasive Shrub Chokes Forests: researchers untangle Koster’s curse; biocontrols target its spread

Koster's curse, scientifically known as Clidemia hirta, was first identified in Hawaii back in 1941, having traveled from its original habitats in Central and South America. This invasive plant threatens local ecosystems by suppressing the growth of native flora and inhibiting natural regeneration processes. Seeds are often spread to new…

The Times of India · Oct 29

Another 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama after twin quakes

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Panama region following powerful twin earthquakes that shook the country’s southern coast on Friday, triggering evacuations, damaging buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Central and South America.

The Times of India · Oct 10

US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America

The Independent UK · Sep 15

5 Birds So Invisible Humans Rarely Spot Them

Some birds survive not because they are strong… but because they are impossible to see. Deep inside forests, grasslands, and wetlands, a few extraordinary birds have mastered the art of disappearing. They do not rely on speed or sharp claws. Instead, they use silence, stillness, and camouflage so perfectly that…

Times Pets · May 22

Macaw as a Pet: Beauty Vs Responsibility

Brief History of Macaws as Pets

Behind the striking appearance of a macaw lies a highly intelligent and demanding pet.

Macaws have shared a relationship with humans for thousands of years. Indigenous cultures throughout Central and South America revered these birds, valuing their brilliant feathers for ceremonial dress, symbolic art,…

Times Pets · Mar 27

Why the Harpy Eagle Chick Spotted in Brazil Has the World Holding Its Breath

Deep inside Brazil’s dense rainforests, high above the forest floor where human eyes rarely reach, a moment unfolded that quietly rewrote hope for one of the world’s most powerful yet vulnerable birds. A harpy eagle chick was spotted alive in its nest, clinging to life in a world that has…

Times Pets · Feb 9

American border crackdown forces Venezuelan migrants on a perilous journey back south

Since February 2025, thousands of Venezuelan asylum-seekers have been turned away from the United States-Mexico border and denied the right to apply for protection in the U.S. Along with other Venezuelans who were living in the U.S. and have been deported, they’ve been forced to head south, either back to…

The Conversation · Jan 20

Migrant Caravans Face Challenges On Journey To US Border

A new migrant caravan of 1,500 individuals from Central and South America embarks on a challenging journey to the U.S. border, facing threats and obstacles...

Top News · Nov 21, 2024

Denver closes the last of its immigrant shelters as influx has decreased as of late

Over the past 18 months, approximately 42,000 immigrants from Central and South America arrived in the city

Latin Times · Jul 2, 2024

Tropical birds show signs of mercury contamination, due to artisanal gold mining operations: Study

Tropical birds are showing signs of mercury contamination as artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations reach deeper into jungles, finds a new research. Birds living within 7 km of such gold mining activity were found to have mercury concentrations over four times higher than those living at other sites across…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023