One study author suggested “these newfound species might harbor chemical compounds, enzymes, or other unique biological characteristics with potential applications" in medicine and agriculture.
Prosecutors have fought illegal deforestation in the Colombian departments of Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caquetá, Cundinamarca, Chocó, Córdoba, Meta, Santander, Norte de Santander, Valle del Cauca & Sucre.