On a recent visit to the Olinguito Forest at the Mesenia - Paramillo Nature Reserve (MPNR), botanist and Magnolia expert, Alvaro Cogollo,...

Infectious diseases affect people, domestic animals and wildlife alike, with many pathogens being able to infect multiple species. Fifty...

Since the establishment of the Mesenia-Paramillo Nature Reserve (MPNR) in 2008, we have focused mainly in finding how many vertebrate...

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When someone thinks of bats, usually blood-feeding vampires come to mind. Yet most bats feed on insect prey and there are some that hunt...

Recognized as one of the world's “megadiverse” countries, Colombia hosts over 10% of the planet's biodiversity. Worldwide, it ranks first...

Nestled in a strategic corridor between the western (Chocó) and eastern slopes of the Colombian west Andes, lies the Mesenia-Paramillo...

The year 2020 is coming to a close and what appeared to have been a year with many visitors to our newly revamped Ecolodge, turn out to...

The dream of every scientist and naturalist is to discover a new species for science. This dream has repeated itself multiple times at...

Walking the trails at the Mesenia-Paramillo nature reserve (MPNR) is a heartfelt event. Not only because of the joy of being surrounded...

Since the first plot of land was acquired to create the Mesenia-Paramillo nature reserve in 2007, it has been a pleasure witnessing how...

My fascination with insects began around the age of 5 when I used to run after butterflies in my parent’s garden. At the age of twelve, I...

A high pitch call erupts at mid-morning over the skies of the Olinguito reserve. It is a male Black-and-Chestnut eagle carrying, not a...

February 2018 marks our 10th-year anniversary since the first plot was acquired in 2008. Many positive things have occurred during this...

The Mesenia-Paramillo Nature Reserve is home to 30 endangered bird species, the largest congregation in all of the Americas, making this...

With many endemic and endangered birds, our 352 species list is continuously growing. Yet, the Mesenia-Paramillo reserve has not been...

One year ago today, we lost our great friend and collaborator, Gustavo Suarez "Tavo". This is a story to honor his life, work and...

The year 2017 is coming to a close and it was full of new surprises at the Mesenia-Paramillo nature reserve. So far it appears we will...

For many years, the village of La Mesenia had no school for the kids to attend. They had to walk for one hour and then take a jeep for 45...

La Mesenia village has always been a difficult place to reach. The one vehicle road track was built over 30 years ago and advanced very...