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Marine biologists in Ecuador just attached a tracking device to Lucero, a massive leatherback sea turtle, in a first-of-its-kind effort to protect fewer than 1,000 remaining turtles in the Eastern Pacific. Her movements will help fishers avoid deadly encounters and save a critically endangered population.
A translucent timber cabin hovers above Ecuador's rainforest floor, proving remote mountain homes can protect nature instead of harming it. The innovative design lifts the entire structure off the ground, leaving the forest ecosystem completely untouched.
New technology just revealed a massive 3,000-year-old network of earthen structures in Ecuador's Amazon, proving ancient civilizations built sophisticated cities in the jungle long before anyone thought possible. The discovery shatters outdated theories that said the Amazon could only support small nomadic groups.
Willian Pacho grew up in a violent, impoverished Ecuadorian town and now stands as one of Europe's best defenders, helping PSG chase a historic second straight Champions League title. His jersey number 51 honors his late mother, who passed away at that age.
Tyler Andrews reached Mount Everest's summit in just under 10 hours, breaking a record that stood for over two decades. The cancer survivor is raising funds to help young athletes in Ecuador and Nepal access coaching and equipment.
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old cancer survivor, just climbed Mount Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new speed record with supplemental oxygen. His achievement is raising funds to help young athletes in Ecuador and Nepal access the coaching and equipment they need.
A team of marine biologists spent nights on a remote Ecuadorian beach to attach a tracking device to Lucero, a rare Eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle. The data from this historic first could help save one of the world's most endangered sea turtle populations.
Scientists discovered a tiny new octopus species off Ecuador's coast, using advanced scanning to study the golf ball-sized creature without harming it. The find reminds us how much ocean life remains unexplored.
Leaders from Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are pioneering new housing models that blend public support with private investment to build climate-smart cities. Their approach could reshape how cities worldwide tackle affordable housing.
A new cyclist shelter rises from land transformed by decades of replanting in Ecuador's Andes. The earth-toned refuge celebrates both environmental recovery and community connection.
American wrestler Kylie Welker dominated the Pan American Championships, beating two Paris Olympic bronze medalists in one day to secure her spot in the finals. The two-time World bronze medalist will face Ecuador's reigning World Champion for gold in Coralville, Iowa.
Thiago Cabrejos fought through five intense matches to claim the Men's Individual South American Under-23 Squash Championship in his hometown of Lima, Peru. The Drexel University sophomore defeated Ecuador's Javier Romo in a thrilling five-game final.
Ecuador agreed to lower punishing tariffs on Colombian imports from 100% to 75%, offering hope that a months-long trade dispute between the neighboring nations may be cooling. The move comes after diplomatic outreach and signals renewed commitment to cooperation along their shared border.
Luis Yanza spent 30 years uniting 80 remote Amazon villages against oil giant Chevron, winning a landmark environmental judgment. Though he recently passed away from cancer, his work created a blueprint for communities fighting corporate pollution worldwide.
Scientists discovered a new glass frog species in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny transparent amphibian honors a weightlifting champion who made history.
A 23-year-old Paralympic sprinter from Ecuador just became her country's first Laureus Award nominee after shattering a world record that stood for over a decade. Kiara Rodriguez won three gold medals at the World Championships and is now competing for one of sports' most prestigious honors.
A clearing in the Amazon can look like forest again in just 30 years, and the speed at which nature bounces back is giving scientists new hope for conservation. Birds, bats, and bees are leading the recovery, bringing life back to logged land faster than anyone expected.
Scientists discovered a unique glass frog species in Ecuador's Amazon and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny amphibian represents hope for biodiversity in one of Earth's richest ecosystems.
Scientists discovered a new glassfrog in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The discovery hints at an entire "lost world" of unknown amphibian species waiting to be found.
In Ecuador, where nature has legal rights, local residents turned "paraecologists" are using science to protect endangered ecosystems from copper mining. Their evidence is winning in court.
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