This continent contains some of the world’s most amazing natural landscapes, enchanting cities and a fascinating history ...

Scientists believe this rediscovery will be vital to protect the country's most degraded ecosystem, the southern Andes ...

These mountains are often characterized by their rugged terrain, glaciated summits and active volcanoes, such as Cotopaxi and ...

BBC One’s Celebrity Race Across the World reached its thrilling conclusion tonight (WEDS) with Radio 2 host Scott Mills and ...

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions elevate the extinction risk for mammals, ...

A study conducted by Brazilian scientists and colleagues in other countries shows that earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions increase the risk of extinction for mammals, birds, ...

The Andes run for over 7,000km. Other mountains (usually those that stand on their own) are created by ancient volcanoes. Ben Nevis in Scotland was once a very large active volcano. It last ...

A visit to Ecuadorian Andes and Amazon rain forest takes preparation. Before the trip, I worked out regularly, declined ...

Aconcagua is part of the Andes Mountain range and is believed to have formed through volcanic activity, though it isn’t an active volcano. Aconcagua is a popular destination for hikers and ...

Once the Incan heartland, Peru has combined this fascinating ancient history with remnants of colonial times and modern ...