South America is known for the spectacular Amazon Basin, which includes waterfalls and dense rainforests but is also home to various exotic reptiles. Many colorful and powerful cold-blooded creatures ...

Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supply of 90 million people, global policy makers warnedShrinking glaciers in the Andes threaten the water ...

I’m taking one of the world’s most luxurious sleeper trains across the mountains of Peru for 72 hours. Run by the same company as the Venice Simplon Orient Express, the Andean Explorer is a luxury ...

The time has come to return to this organization to “build with our brothers of the Andean South America,” he added during a broadcast message. “Everything has its time, everything has its ...

The Andean condor is considered threatened but is in far better shape than its California cousin. Reintroduction programs are working to grow populations of these South American birds.

Despite its fame thanks to Paddington Bear, the Andean bear remains a mystery. The Museum is using genomic research to learn about these large, secretive mammals and how to protect their home. Endemic ...

RANGE:This species is endemic to the high Andes of South America. MIGRATION: During the summer, Andean flamingos prefer elevations between 11,483 and 14,764 feet in the puna and altiplano regions of ...