The coastal city of Paracas offers a quick and easy trip to a biodiverse sanctuary teeming with native birds, marine animals ...

These birds have evolved to withstand the equatorial sun and shelter in volcanic rocks along a subtropical coastline. After ...

For more than 60 million years, penguins of all kinds—including the opportunistic Magellanic penguin—have been driven by an ...

The Peril of Microplastics Microplastics are tiny pollutants ranging from 1 micron to less than 5 millimeters. They are now ...

The arrival of their offspring bumped up the population of these Galapagos tortoises to a total of 48 in American facilities.

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The mission of the Department of Physical Geography is to be at the forefront of research in Earth Surface Dynamics. Our knowledge and understanding of Earth’s continental and coastal systems ...

Ecuador is laying the groundwork for US forces ... But its vulnerability goes beyond geography. The dollarized economy and historically loose visa policies make it easy for criminal networks ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: This location is a must-visit. Along the way, you'll encounter various species of giant tortoises and cactus forests, home to Darwin's finches. You'll also find the Station ...

South American World Cup qualification is really heating up, and things are looking very good for Ecuador. Next they face a struggling Chile away from home. Second-placed Ecuador will be expected ...