The department of Loreto, in northeast Peru, shares a nearly uninhabited border with Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil, making it ideal for illegal logging and wildlife trafficking.

Jay Pratte talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about doing work outside of the zoo for conservation efforts or doing ...

In the Andes Mountains of northern Peru, a long-tailed mammal with a “facial mask” moved through the undergrowth. Suddenly, ...

In Peru, scientists discover new species with Indigenous help : Short Wave What happens when a team of scientists and local Awajún guides go on a 38-day trip into the Alto Mayo region of Peru?

The nest, discovered in the Peruvian Andes, is only the fourth ever recorded in Peru, according to researchers.

Peru is a country rich in history, natural beauty, and cultural heritage, offering a journey through ancient Inca ruins, lush jungles, and breathtaking landscapes. Trek through the stunning mountains ...

Francesco Sercia was taking a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters off an island in Peru. Suddenly, a curious sea lion popped up right next to him! The sea lion seemed completely unafraid, and ...

Samantha set up over 100 camera traps to look for jaguars and ocelots in Las Piedras, Peru. Samantha Zwicker. My PhD will be completed in spring, so recently my days have involved a lot of writing ...

Spectacled bears and jungle wildlife severely affected, some killed by residents GWIS reports 10,400 fires in Peru in 2024, double the previous record Lack of government response and human-started ...

SEE ALSO: Poaching Grounds: Wildlife Trafficking in Peru’s Amazon. Macaw species are also a priority target for traffickers. In the legal and illegal markets, macaw prices vary by their color. In ...

Wildlife trafficking affects more than 4,000 animal and plant species globally, including 3,250 that are endangered, according to a U.N. report released this year that gathered data from 162 ...