Pepe Lucho, a rare Amazonian rodent kept as a pet, was recently defended by an enraged crowd that attacked law enforcement officials trying to confiscate the illegally held animal. Similar events and ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A determined collaborative effort between health officials and activists has resulted in the shutting down of one of the most egregious and ...

Peru’s government agency entrusted with protecting endangered species is under investigation for collaborating with shark fin traffickers who export illegal product to Asian markets, shining a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. United States officials said they recently helped Peruvian authorities bust one of the largest wildlife trafficking operations in ...

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Peru program recently announced the discovery of 365 species previously undocumented in Bahuaja Sonene National Park in southeastern Peru. The Wildlife ...

Researchers and campaigners suspect pollution killed the rare Titicaca water frogs that are endemic to the famous lake and derive their nickname from their wrinkly skin Scientists are investigating ...

In this Peruvian shanty town endangered wildlife is sold daily at market, live or freshly cooked in gory detail by traders flouting lax enforcement. Stopping this growing illegal trade will be key to ...

Peru is one of the most biodiverse nations in the world, but its precious wildlife is threatened by traffickers. Linda Pressly goes on operations with the wildlife police. Show more The global trade ...

The Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) Peru program announced today the discovery of 365 species previously undocumented in Bahuaja Sonene National Park (BSNP) in southeastern Peru. "The discovery ...

Peru is one of the most biodiverse nations in the world. But its precious wildlife is in danger of extinction through illicit trafficking. Linda Pressly investigates. Show more The global trade in ...