The nation’s massive copper deposits are key to meeting growing global demand. A battle has emerged over who gets to mine and ...

Hidden within the Amazon Rainforest are rare, carbon-rich ecosystems known as peatlands, a type of swamp forest that’s key to ...

There are so many different chile peppers out there - but you may have noticed that one spicy Peruvian pepper is more ...

The stakes are high, and conflict is escalating. The tussles are over rare metals, ores, timber, space – and the right to be left alone.

Peru is a country rich in history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. Whether you are an adventure seeker, a history enthusiast, or a nature lover, Peru has something for everyone. Here are ...

Discover the timeless beauty of Peru, where ancient history meets stunning ... Venture into the Amazon rainforest and explore the cultural heartbeat of Lima, with its rich culinary traditions.

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There are at least 20 uncontacted tribes in Peru that live in the most remote, uncontacted regions of the Amazon rainforest, according to Survival International, an advocacy group for Indigenous ...

The cinchona tree which is depicted in ... this rainforest is not just an environmental issue—it’s a human health issue, and I believe a moral issue. Dona Maria showing me various plants ...

Whether in a desert, the savanna, or a tropical rainforest, plants have an important role in the ecological processes of Earth’s biomes. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore ...

which seek shelter in the cooler areas of the monsoon rainforest patches,” Vigilante told Mongabay. “These animals can also disperse weeds and compact the ground, affecting native plant ...

A Dominican bishop working in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, took her up on the offer. At age 45, she and a group of her sisters began a new apostolate, sailing for Peru. After acculturation time in Lima ...