Stories written by Kintto Lucas

Iguanas Dying En Masse in Galapagos

By Kintto Lucas and - -
A second oil spill is threatening Ecuador's Galapagos islands, while the mortality rate among its marine iguanas has risen alarmingly, blamed on an earlier spill in 2001.
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Rescuing the Andean Bear

By Kintto Lucas and - -
The spectacled bear, arrived in the Andes Mountains some 16,000 years ago. It is the only South American bear species, and its prospects for survival are gloomy.
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Machu Picchu – On the Verge of Collapse?

By Kintto Lucas and - -
The unceasing footsteps of thousands of tourists over the ruins produce an effect similar to a small-scale earthquake, says an expert.
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Rescue Operations Continue in Galapagos

By Kintto Lucas and - -
Some 150 animals have been saved and returned to their habitat, but dead marine birds and mammals continue to be found a month after the disaster caused by oil-tanker Jessica.

Galapagos Ecosystems under Threat

By Kintto Lucas and - -
The invasion of wild goats and of non-native plants, expansion of the human population, over-fishing, fires and pollution are the most serious problems these majestic islands face
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