A rare Amazon cold wave dropped temperatures drastically, prompting researchers to study its effects on wildlife. While most ...

Peru’s boiling river reaches 210°F, killing animals instantly. Scientists found biodiversity drops by 11% for every 1.8°F ...

Scientists from Conservation International in the Peruvian Amazon have discovered 27 previously unknown species, including "amphibious mice" with webbed feet and fish with unusual heads.

On the border between Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, a common front comprised of Colombian dissidents, Brazilian organized crime groups and Peruvian drug traffickers is overwhelming the authorities ...

The Peruvian Amazon is an exceptional destination for many reasons, but our experience was truly unique, particularly since we got to share it with our kids. If you're thinking about visiting the ...

Complex organisms, thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand, can shape massive ecosystems and influence the fate of ...

Scientists discovered microbes in Amazon peatlands that control carbon storage. If peatlands stay stable, they store carbon.

How can microbes in the Amazon help mitigate the global effects of climate change? This is what a recent study published in ...