Andes
The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 7,000 kilometers. It runs along the western edge of South America, passing through seven countries. The range is home to diverse ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and glaciers. The Andes have significant cultural importance, hosting ancient civilizations like the Inca. They also influence climate patterns and agriculture in the region.
Botanists and taxonomists formalised the classification of two giant tree species in South America, identifying a brand-new genus in the high-altitude cloud forests and rediscovering an endangered canopy...
May 6, 2026
