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Discovering new orchids in Peruvian jungle
Botanists yesterday announced the discovery of a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest in the Huanuco region, central Peru.
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Biology
Peru warns that the Amazon rainforest is destroyed at a rapid rate
Satellite images show that deforestation continues to increase in 2017, with 143,000 hectares of Amazon forest removed from the Peruvian map.
Biology
Most planted in the world but China is not a potato kingdom
The first potato plant was planted more than 7,000 years ago in southern Peru and the plant has only one source.
Biology
Strange creatures glow themselves to catch prey
Newly discovered glowing strange animals lurk in the rainforest in Peru.
Animal world
In Peru there is a species of bat
With people in Peru and Belize, they are so familiar with bats that are dubbed vampires: demon bats.
Animal world
The beauty of the bird of choice is Peru's national flag
The Tunki (Rupicola peruvianus) bird is a large bird-like bird that lives inside the misty forests of the Andes, the world's longest mountain range on the west coast of…
Animal world
Lion mutated white fur at Peru zoo
Two mutant lions with extremely rare white fur yesterday were first released at Huachipa zoo in Peru's capital Lima, according to AFP.
Animal world
Mice stand bathing like people in Peru
DJ account Jose Correa on January 27 posted on Facebook video a mouse standing upright on hind legs in a bathtub in Huaraz city, Ancash, Peru.
Animal world
Ten thousand quarter frogs suddenly died in Peru
More than 10,000 frogs live in Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes in South America that suddenly died.
Animal world
The most exotic birds in the world
These exotic birds have an unmistakable appearance, surprising many people.
Animal world
Three new lizard species have never been discovered
Scientists have discovered three new lizard species in Ecuador and Peru.
Animal world
Fishermen catch stingray weighing more than 1 ton in Peru
Peruvian fishermen catch a manta ray weighing more than a ton and have to use a crane to bring it ashore.
Animal world
Discover new lizards in Peru National Park
Scientists have recently discovered a new lizard species with the scientific name Potamites erythrocularis, residing in the upper reaches of Manu National Park in the re…
Animal world
Discovered many new lizards
Scientists in Peru say they have discovered 3 new lizard species, living quite secluded.