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This is a story about a spiritual journey made by Quechua farmers from the village of Chahuaytire, located in the…
Though the Toucan is most known as a creature of the jungles, this unique and colorful species inhabits high Andean…
Smallholder farming poses a significant threat to biodiversity in the western Amazonian forests of northeastern Peru, one of the most…
The Inkaterra Orchid Trail contains a world record number of endemic species, which includes the world’s largest orchid, Phragmipedium caudatum,…
Reaching lengths of almost 70 centimeters and weights of around 11 kilos, the howler monkey is one of the largest…
The exploitation and destruction of the imposing shihuahuaco tree in the Peruvian Amazon continues amid failed attempts by conservation scientists…
This large fish is a popular menu item at restaurants across the jungles of Peru. It is able to thrive…
These small and tart fruits grow in abundance across the Andes. When the fruits are in season, you’re bound to…
This large animal, commonly referred to as the sachavaca, the wild cow, roams in isolated jungle regions. Due to overhunting,…