Giant invasive, pet-eating snakes take over Puerto Rico: ‘It’s very, very bad’
“We have a serious problem and a serious threat to the bird species here.” Boa constrictors, which are native to South and ...
Wayne J. Arendt, PhD, Honored for Expertise in Wildlife Biology
Dr. Arendt began his career at the USDA Forest Service's International Institute of Tropical Forestry in San Juan, Puerto ...
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Report: Climate-fueled Superstorms Pushing 10 U.S. Species Closer to Extinction
MIAMI— The Puerto Rican parrot and the Florida manatee are among 10 U.S. species especially at risk from climate change-fueled superstorms, says a report released today by the Center for Biological ...
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These Lavish Puerto Rican Hotels Are Working To Preserve El Yunque
From tiny hummingbirds to ultra-endangered endemic species like the Puerto Rican parrot, this verdant preserve serves as a crucial haven for preserving the rich biodiversity that’s been thriving ...
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Office of Study Abroad
Its exceptional biodiversity is underscored by the presence of endemic species found nowhere else in the world, including the endangered Puerto Rican parrot. This ecological richness is complemented ...