In the last decade, 383 species have been trafficked in Peru, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Peru has about 64 species of animals in danger of extinction. Some of them can be ...

Iquitos is a city of over 400,000 inhabitants located at the heart of the Peruvian Amazon and accessible only by boat or plane. In recent years, it has become a hotbed of wildlife trafficking in one ...

Belen Market in Iquitos, Peru, is a chaotic, sprawling bazaar where exotic meats, rare Amazonian creatures, and powerful shamanic potions are sold openly. From live caimans to jaguar fangs, it’s a ...

Though not predisposed to liking cruises — aghast at images of ocean-crossing mega-ships in excess of 6,000 berths — my prejudice wilts when experiencing the primordial wilderness of the Amazon on a ...

In this Peruvian shanty town endangered wildlife is sold daily at market, live or freshly cooked in gory detail by traders flouting lax enforcement. Stopping this growing illegal trade will be key to ...