Colombia is home to nearly 10% of the world’s biodiversity, and in today’s episode we’ll be exploring it from the Amazon to the Andes. In the company of three expert guests, our journey will take us deep into each of Colombia’s five distinct regions, revealing the unique ecosystems, rare wildlife, and cultural connections to nature that define them. From birdwatching in cloud forests and listening to humpback whales sing to meeting indigenous communities and searching for giant snakes, this is Colombia: Biodiversity Beyond Borders.Featured Guests & Highlights:Chris BellWildlife guide, birding expert and Bogotá local Chris Bell discusses why Colombia is a dream destination for bird lovers.Over 1,900 bird species—more than any other countrySpotting endemic species in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Andean cloud forestsBirdwatching in the Amazon Basin and along the Pacific coastShafik MeghjiAuthor and travel writer Shafik Meghji explores Colombia’s biodiversity through the lens of culture, history, and nature.Los Llanos: vast savannahs teeming with capybaras, caimans, and cowboys (llaneros)Cartagena & Caribbean coast: where mangroves, colonial history, and vibrant culture meetSan Andrés & Providencia: coral reefs, pirate treasure, and a unique island heritage unlike anywhere elseAngela Posada-SwaffordScience journalist Angela Posada-Swafford explains how Colombia’s climate and topography make it one of the most ecologically varied places on Earth.Amazon rainforest: spotting pink river dolphins and jaguarsPacific coast: whale migrations and remote rainforestsHumpback songs: listen to a special 1min clip of a collaboration Angela worked on between humpback whales and a live orchestraListen Now and let your imagination wander from the Andes to the Amazon.FIND OUT MORE For more information on how to plan your trip go to procolombia.co Chris Bell: birding-experience.com, @chrisbellbirdingShafik Meghji: shafikmeghji.com, @shafikmeghjiAngela Posada-Swafford: angelaposadaswafford.com, @aposadaswafford WANDERLUST MAGAZINE Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the roadless travelled since 1993. Find out more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travellers for just£35 a year (or about $50). This will get you six beautiful collectible issues,exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire onlinearchive back to 2010, and heaps of other benefits.This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Aaron Millar hosts the show and Charles Tyrie produces it. Find our other shows at armchair-productions.com

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