A group of cacti species native to a remote Chilean desert has been poached to near extinction, thanks in part to social media crazes continents away. According to a new report from the International ...

Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As you journey through these desert landscapes, you'll see why cacti have become such powerful symbols of endurance and survival, ...

Avoid the crowds in one of the world’s most popular deserts with these Indigenous cooking classes, canoe trips, and sound ...

Aug. 18 (UPI) --The desert bloom phenomenon is expected to return in the third week of September in Chile's Llanos de Challe National Park and surrounding areas, reaching its peak in October after ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 2017, a team of scientists from Germany trekked to Chile to investigate how living organisms sculpt the face of the Earth. A local ...

Chile’s southern Atacama Region is gaining attention for rare wildflower superblooms and community-led tourism that prioritizes environmental and cultural preservation. With under 2% of visitors ...