The Cape Verde Warbler: Ecology and Conservation Guide
Discover the Cape Verde Warbler (Tchota-de-Cana), a rare endemic bird. Learn about its habitat on Santiago, Fogo, and São Nicolau,
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Category: About Cabo Verde
The Cape Verde Giant Gecko: Conservation of a Rare Endemic
Discover the Cape Verde Giant Gecko (Tarentola gigas), a rare endemic reptile. Learn about island gigantism, conservation efforts, and its
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The Pillow Lavas of Maio: Cape Verde’s Ancient Heart
Discover the 130-million-year-old pillow lavas of Maio, the oldest rocks in Cape Verde. Explore the geological history and stunning landscapes
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1951: Cape Verde’s Shift to a Portuguese Overseas Province
Explore the 1951 status change of Cape Verde from a colony to a Portuguese Overseas Province and how it fueled
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Cape Verde’s Unique Soda-Alkaline Volcanic Geology
Explore the Soda-Alkaline Petrographic Province of Cape Verde. Discover the unique volcanic geology, rare rocks like carbonatites, and the power
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Hurricane Fred: The Record-Breaking Storm in Cabo Verde
Explore the history and impact of Hurricane Fred (2015), the easternmost hurricane to form in the tropical Atlantic and its
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Bourne’s Heron: The Rare Endemic Bird of Santiago Island
Discover Bourne’s Heron, a rare endemic Purple Heron subspecies found only on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde. Learn about its habitat,
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Barlavento & Sotavento: Cape Verde’s Island Groups Explained
Explore the geographical divide between Cape Verde's Barlavento (Windward) and Sotavento (Leeward) islands, from volcanic peaks to sun-drenched beaches.
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The Cape Verde Rise: The Secrets of the Archipelago’s Geology
Discover the Cape Verde Rise, a massive geological swell elevating the archipelago 2.2km above the seafloor and shaping the islands'
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Luís Cabral & the 1975 Independence of Cape Verde
Explore the story of Luís Cabral and the 1975 independence of Cape Verde. Learn how Brazil's 'Green Cape' transitioned from
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