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37,500-acre El Rincon Donated to Expand Perito Moreno National Park
BUENOS AIRES, MAY 16, 2013 – In an official ceremony with the Ministry of Tourism and the National Parks Administration, Conservacion Patagonica donated Estancia El Rincon to the national parks system of Argentina today. In the northwest area of the … Continue reading
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Local Guides Receive Training on the Jeinimeni and Avilés Trail
By Dana De Greff 48 kilometers, 4 days, 15 wildlife enthusiasts/Chilean guides and one English Teacher. The goal? Participate in part two of Conservacion Patagonica’s local guide training course, and the unofficial inauguration of the Jeinimeni/Avilés trail system. Day 1: … Continue reading
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Mapping habitat and counting birds: An interview with Ñandú researcher Francisco Ignacio Sánchez Castro
In addition to the wildlife conservation programs that Conservacion Patagonica manages, the park also hosts leading scientific researchers studying a range of topics, from archeology to armadillos. Throughout this year, Francisco — and his professor Cristian — are conducting field … Continue reading
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Species Profile: Upland Goose
Gregarious, defensive and territorial: it’s no wonder the Upland Goose (or Magellan Goose, Chloephaga picta) is a noticeable presence across southern mainland South America. You’ll see Upland Geese gather at abundant food sources in staggering numbers. Their competition? Historically, it’s … Continue reading
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Species Profile: Calafate
“Once you taste the Calafate berry, you are destined to return to Patagonia….” So goes the age-old parable of the Calafate bush, one of the most well-known and well-loved shrubs in all of Patagonia. A short, prickly thorny mess of … Continue reading
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Patagonia National Park Project: November and December News 2011
PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK PROJECT November and December News Happy 2012 from the future Patagonia National Park! Conservacion Patagonica rang in the new year over a big asado at the new Camping Westwinds (see photo below), where team members and friends … Continue reading
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Lager Beer, Born in Patagonia? Scientists Unravel Clues to a Mystery
Patagonia may not have many micro-breweries to call its own, but scientists have discovered it has a bigger claim-to-fame in the world of beer. For years, scientists have puzzled over the origins of lager beer–or, more specifically, the yeast used … Continue reading
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News from Monte Leon NP, Conservacion Patagonica’s first project
While we’re working away here in the Chacabuco Valley to establish Chile’s future Patagonia National Park, travelers from around the world can enjoy the fruits of our previous labors at the spectacular Monte Leon National Park in Argentina. This 165,000- … Continue reading
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