Bubble, the long-tailed chinchilla, and the fight for survival

Discover how the endangered long-tailed chinchilla survives in the Andes Mountains while facing ongoing threats from illegal ...
Miami Herald

Forest creature — sporting ‘goggles’ — flies across the Andes. See the new species

In the forests of the eastern Andes, a gray bird with black “goggles” flies through the trees. Ani Fsc via Unsplash When a bird quickly flies across your view, it can be nearly impossible to look at ...
Forbes

Three New-To-Science Frog Species Discovered In Peru’s Remote Andes

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. An international team of scientists recently reported their ...
Miami Herald

Fluorescent creature — found lurking near power plants — is new species in Andes

In a valley in the Andes, a fluorescent creature was discovered as a new species. Ojanguren-Affilastro AA, Alfaro FM, Iuri HA, Camousseigt-Montolivo B, Pizarro-Araya J (2025) Zoosystematics and ...
The Washington Post

Uniting the Andes Mountains to save a remarkable tree

developing solutions to today’s environmental challenges. On the windswept slopes of the Andes mountains, rugged forests grow. These exceptionally hardy trees and shrubs, known as Polylepis, have ...
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The fluffy Andes animal whose tired expression became viral gold

This video highlights the viscacha whose sleepy, squished face has taken over social media. Viewers learn what makes this mountain-dwelling rodent so expressive and naturally photogenic. The story ...