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Three Hylesia metabus moths. Their abdomen hairs cause allergic reactions in some people. / Photo credit: Frances Osborn

By Yensi Rivero

Furry Moths Invade Northern Venezuela

An explosion in the population of a moth species, fomented by Hurricane Ivan last month, has triggered allergic reactions in at least 3,000 Venezuelans.

The Hylesia metabus in its larval stage, which lasts 58 days. / Photo credit: IIBCA-UDO

Raúl Montenegro
Photo credit: RLA

By Francesca Colombo

''In Argentina there is environmental masquerading''

Argentine biologist Raúl Montenegro, winner of the ''Alternative Nobel Prize'', spoke with Tierramérica about his environmental achievements.

The 'araucaria' or monkey puzzle tree. / Photo credit: Diego Alarcón

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