Juan Pablo grew up fascinated with bullfighting, a tradition in his home country of Spain. But when he discovers recorte — the art of bull dodging — he sees it as a thrilling, more humane alternative. He throws himself into the dangerous sport, risking his life every time he faces a bull.
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By Duolingo on Thu 23 Nov 2023
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Episode 140: Mexico City - Perros de La Condesa - Revisited
By Duolingo on Thu 16 Nov 2023Photographer Aldo Gracia shows us why the leafy, relaxed enclave of La Condesa has become the canine capital of Mexico City.
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Episode 139: Washington y George en las Islas Galápagos (Washington & George in the Galápagos) - Revisited
By Duolingo on Thu 09 Nov 2023The giant Galápagos tortoise is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and Lonesome George was the last of his particular species when he met conservationist Washington Tapia. They would go on to develop a bond that would inspire Washington to dedicate his life to protecting the tortoises of the Galápagos.
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Episode 138: Piji y yo - Revisited
By Duolingo on Thu 02 Nov 2023In Perú, writer Marco Avilés and his dog Piji were inseparable. But when Marco decided they should pursue better lives in the United States, and Marco found himself working for a top chef, their bond and sense of adventure would be tested in ways he had never imagined.
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Episode 137: Mi abuela la curandera (My Grandmother the Healer) - Revisited
By Duolingo on Thu 25 May 2023As a child, Dr. Linda Valencia was fascinated by her grandmother, a traditional healer in Guatemala. But after choosing a different path and becoming a medical doctor, Linda realized that she could integrate the best parts of her grandmother's practices into modern medicine, in order to transform healthcare across Guatemala.