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By Sean Mowbray Many conservationists dedicated to protecting the endangered Andean cat have never seen one in the wild, with the species known to science by just a few photos until the late 1990s.
Laguna Verde in Bolivia is a breathtaking natural wonder, but the emerald-green waters of the lake hide a deadly secret - it ...
While many travelers still chase Machu Picchu, a new breed of operator is betting on Peru's untouched landscapes doing the ...
The team of researchers used satellite imagery and unmanned aerial vehicles to discover the hidden temple on an unassuming hill in the Bolivian mountains.
Ruins of the Palaspata temple complex from the millennia-old Tiwanaku civilization are unraveling some mysteries about the relatively unstudied society.
Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend ...
A pair of Andean bear brothers are the newest animals at the Potawatomi Zoo and join Muniri, the 9-year-old Andean bear, in the recently opened exhibit.
South America boasts of an array of vibrant craft markets, each presenting unique handmade goods that reflect the rich ...
Ecuador in South America is a country steeped in culture, rich in history and bursting with natural beauty - yet it doesn't ...
An ancient woman’s recently discovered, richly adorned gravesite is helping archeologists better understand the complex gender relationships in South America’s oldest known civilization.
Today, most lithium is either mined or captured by evaporating briny water on vast salt flats, most of which are in Andean South America. But extracting lithium in those ways is expensive, slow ...
Across South America, China's trade lead has widened, driven by grains and key electrification metals copper and lithium. Washington remains ahead in Central America, but its lead has been trimmed.