The Terra Des Osos trail running race in Ecuador is protecting this iconic species, while also saving a town lost in time.

Ruthmery Pillco, founder of the NGO Peruvian Wildlife Conservation, focuses on restoring the habitats of two threatened Andean species: the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) and the dwarf deer ...

Narrated by Tom Hanks, NBC's The Americas continues tonight with a new episode! Here's your preview/viewing guide for Ep. 6: "The Andes." ...

Bears are large, furred mammals belonging to the Ursidae family. There are eight species of bears in the world, each with its own subspecies. Six of these species are classified as under threat in ...