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New Opossum Species Identified in Peruvian Andes: Marmosa chachapoya Honors Ancient Culture
A remarkable zoological discovery has emerged from the highlands of Peru. A team led by Cal Poly Humboldt professor Silvia Pavan has identified a previously unknown species of mouse opossum in the cloud forests of the Peruvian Andes. The finding, published in American Museum Novitates, sheds light on South America’s still-hidden biodiversity and links modern…
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Groundbreaking Discovery at Gran Pajatén: Over 100 New Archaeological Structures Uncovered
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced a major archaeological breakthrough in Peru’s San Martín region, uncovering more than 100 previously undocumented structures at Gran Pajatén — one of the most mysterious and architecturally significant remnants of the Chachapoya civilization. Located within the Río Abiseo National Park, a UNESCO Mixed World Heritage Site renowned for…