WWF in the Amazon rainforest

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News & Publications

07 May 2008
WWFolio Bolivia Nr. 13 - quarterly news
Enjoy the April edition of WWF Bolivia's bulletin!

23 Apr 2008
Bolivian River Dolphin: Conservation Ambassador for the Department of Beni in Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, April 23rd, 2008. The Bolivian river dolphin (Inia boliviensis) was declared by the Prefecture of the Department of Beni (northeastern Bolivia) as a Natural Heritage. This recognition highlights the value placed on the conservation of this species, the freshwater ecosystems in the Beni where it lives and the country in general.

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Regarded by many as THE crown jewel of the natural world, the Amazon rainforest remains the largest expanse of its kind on the planet, the ongoing focus of exciting scientific research and discoveries... and the scene of bitter conflict and struggle.

Global heritage for some, home for others, and an untapped bank account for many, the region is under siege from fire, logging and other large-scale disturbances that all add up to major deforestation.

Today, decades after conservation efforts for the area took root, the struggle to curb the 'arc of destruction' continues. There are vital reasons to make this happen. As of mid-2005, scientists estimate that more than 17% of the Amazon rainforest biome in Brazil has been lost¹.

Discover the area, the threats that undermine it, WWF's solutions and how you can help conservation efforts.

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¹WWF-Brazil/INPE, 2005

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