Category Archives for Peru

The Scorpion Beetle (Onychocerus albitarsis)


The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Scorpion Beetle (Onychocerus albitarsis).

For more visit:
https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/the-elusive-scorpion-beetle-the-only-known-insect-capable-of-inoculating-toxins-through-its-antennae.html

Deforestation of Amazon in Peru


The link below is to an article that looks at deforestation of the Amazon in Peru for more gold mining.

For more visit:
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/03/record-levels-of-deforestation-in-peruvian-amazon-as-gold-mines-spreads/

Peru: Sierra del Divisor


The links below are to articles reporting on news regarding a possible new national park in Peru.

For more visit:
– http://news.mongabay.com/2015/07/satellites-spot-deforestation-in-almost-approved-peruvian-national-park/
– http://news.mongabay.com/2015/07/will-sierra-del-divisor-soon-become-perus-newest-national-park/

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