The Spectacular Return of Spectacled Bears at Machu Picchu
In the heart of Peru's ancient wonder, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a rare and heartwarming scene unfolded this week as park rangers sighted a family…
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Spectacled Bears making a comback at Machu Picchu
It seems that tourists are not the only ones exploring the Machu Picchu Sanctuary in ever greater numbers. Spectacled bears appear to be thriving in the protected World Heritage park.
Cusco official wants helicopter pilot who invaded Machu Picchu air space sanctioned
[Originally published May 6, 2016] This young spectacled bear was spooked earlier this week by the din of an army helicopter, possibly piloted by President Ollanta Humala himself. So he made a dash through Machu Picchu, crossing paths with tourists.
Llama-supported treks coming soon to Peru’s Chaparrí Reserve
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Chaparrí, the private reserve in Northern Peru created and run by the local community, will soon offer visitors llama-supported treks, according to the reserve Director Heinz Plenge.
Momentum mounting for stronger laws to protect Peru’s endangered Andean Condor
[Originally published January 9, 2013] In pre-Hispanic times, the Andean Condor was known as “Apu Kuntur,” a divine messenger from Inti, the Sun God.
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