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Rare Rafflesia Flower Blooms After 13-Year Search

Indonesian conservationist Deki finds the elusive Rafflesia hasseltii flower after a 13-year search. Discover why this 'corpse lily' is rarer than a tiger and what it means for rainforest conservation. Read the full story.

20.7-Foot Anaconda Found, Largest Snake Verified

National Geographic confirms a 441-pound, 20.7-foot Green Anaconda in Ecuador's Amazon. Discover its habitat, hunting secrets, and why its size is an evolutionary marvel. Dive into the world of apex predators.

World's Most Poisonous Frog Lives Only in Colombia

The Golden Dart Frog, Earth's most toxic animal, lives solely in Colombia's rainforests. Discover its deadly secret, cultural importance, and urgent conservation needs. Learn why this tiny frog is a giant wonder.

Three killed in Peru mining attack on New Year's Eve

Three individuals were shot dead in an attack on informal miners in Peru on New Year's Eve. Mining firm Poderosa confirmed the incident, stating the victims likely entered illegally. Read the full report.

Tourist trains crash near Machu Picchu, 1 dead

A tragic head-on collision between two tourist trains en route to Machu Picchu in Peru has resulted in one fatality and left around 30 people injured. Get the latest updates on this developing story.

Peru Election 2026: Record 34 Presidential Hopefuls

A record 34 candidates, including a comedian and a former footballer, will contest Peru's April 2026 presidential election, highlighting political fragmentation. Keiko Fujimori runs for the fourth time.

Peru Presidential Hopeful Unhurt After Car Attack

Peruvian presidential candidate Cesar Acuña escapes unharmed after his car is shot at in northern Peru. The incident raises security concerns ahead of the 2026 elections. Read the full report.

Fruit Shines Metallic Blue Without Any Pigment

Scientists discover a rare fruit that creates a brilliant metallic blue colour through microscopic light structures, not pigment. This breakthrough could revolutionise sustainable dyes and materials.

Amazon fires worsen amid climate change crisis

Record global temperatures are making the Amazon increasingly combustible, creating years of environmental crisis. Learn how climate change is fueling this disaster and what it means for our planet.

Amazon Tree Boa's Skin Micro-Structure Revealed

Scientists uncover how Amazon tree boa's scale microstructure enables friction control for climbing and hunting. Discover this evolutionary marvel's ecological significance.

India Seeks Critical Minerals Chapter in Peru FTA

India demands separate chapter on critical minerals in Peru FTA negotiations. Peruvian envoy confirms study of Indian proposal to secure strategic mineral supplies for green energy transition.

Massive Protest at COP30 Demands Climate Justice

Over 50,000 activists staged the first major protest in years at COP30 in Belem, demanding climate reparations and an end to fossil fuels. Indigenous leaders lead the charge for a protected Amazon.

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