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The Fauna Research Group of the Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales (U.D.C.A.) in Bogotá, Colombia, as part of its research on hystricomorph rodents, has initiated an assessment of the status of four porcupine species: Echinoprocta rufescens, Sphiggurus vestitus, Coendou sanctamartae (family Erethizontidae) and the spiny rat Santamartamys rufodorsalis (family Echimyidae), which are rare and only found in mountainous ecosystems of Colombia. According to surveys, porcupines are frequently observed in the area of San Juan de Rioseco. Locals recognized several species in the field guide: Coendou prehensilis, C. bicolor and C. quichua. Two locals also identified S. vestitus. Near Santa Cruz Zoo, in the region San Antonio del Tequendama, specimens of C. prehensilis, C. bicolor, C. melanurus, C. quichua und E. rufescens were confirmed. Incluye referencias bibliográficas

The International Pacarana Research Center of the Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales in Bogotá, Colombia, has built three enclosures to breed the endangered Pacarana (Dinomys branickii) with the help of the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP). The centre undertakes scientific investigations about this species and aims to reintroduce pacaranas in later conservation activities. Due to the success of the project it has been branded by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Incluye referencias bibliográficas