How the Tlahuica-Pjiekakjoo Keep Their Mycological Heritage Thriving
A decade-long collaboration reveals how an endangered Indigenous group holds unparalleled knowledge of wild fungi, and how they’re passing it on to future generations.
Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
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Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
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