The buchón, an invasive aquatic plant species, has spread through the Cauca River covering about 8.5 kilometers.

Zoos have been popular attractions since the 16th Century, but as more species have been threatened with habitat loss, many believe that zoos should focus less on displaying exotic species and more on saving those at risk of extinction.

State specialists have recommended against offshore exploration due to the environmental risks.

On April 8, the executive branch presented bills which aim to reform the state. In addition to presenting the proposal for public employment reform, there was also a bill for the transformation of the Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope) in transition to carbon-free energy.

The findings of a study conducted at the National University of Asunción were consistent with previous studies of fish mortality in Paraguay.

President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil expressed an intent to “take advantage of” the Brazilian rainforest in conjunction with the United States.

Lion fish are a predatory invasive species that have been disrupting reef ecosystems since 2009, and various interest groups and organizations have decided that the lion fish’s reign of terror would finally be brought to an end.

As part of World Health Day, April 7, Greenpeace, Consumer Power, and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policies warned about the health impact of poor air quality, which causes the death of 17,000 people per year—1,180 of whom are children under the age of five.

The Province of Lima has a new bird observation route.

Wildfires near the Maya Biosphere Reserve endanger various animal species.