New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their crops with guano gathered from nearby islands, dramatically boosting yields in the desert landscape. The resulting agricultural surplus fueled trade, population growth, and regional influence.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260306224219.htm
Hunting for elusive "ghost elephants"
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Deep in the Angolan Highlands lurks a rumored new species of elephant.
Conservationist and ornithologist Steve Boyes has been searching for this
elusive...
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