Colombian Locals Rising Awareness of the Need to Preserve their Biodiversity
Americas Now • 7m 44s
The Choco rainforest extends from south Panama to northern Ecuador. It's one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Colombia gets the most significant portion of it, and Michelle Begue brings us stories of how locals go the extra mile to protect vulnerable and unique species.
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