This ancient city in modern-day Bolivia is almost 13,000 feet above sea level. Only a small portion of the ruins have been ...

Llamas are cute, but what makes them even better human companions is their gentleness and empathy. People from their native ...

An ancient society near the southern shores of Lake Titicaca in modern-day Bolivia was once one of the continent's most ...

A temple bigger than a city block was hiding in plain sight for over 1,000 years.

Andean people of the past looked at these strings as a record of the climate, and they studied them to understand patterns.

News Release 24-Jun-2025 Ancient temple ruins discovered in Andes shed light on lost society Peer-Reviewed Publication Penn State ...

Alpacas don’t just stand around looking cute with their goofy grins and cloud-like coats. These animals pack a lot of strange ...

From Arctic wolves to a rampaging rhino to an impressionistic image of waves, this contest showcases some of the best nature images of the year.

A relative of the llama, vicuñas produce some of the finest and most expensive wool in the world. They live in the high alpine areas of the Andes. 5. Mountain Tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) Mountain Tapir.

What’s the first image that comes to mind when you think about nature,” asks Aurora Radich, a nature therapist in northern ...