As for puzzlers who knew as much straight away but struggled to put a finger on species, the answer is: Andean potoo. If you look closely, its mottled brown plumage stands out against the colour ...

Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents.

The big, beautiful Andean flamingo is one of three flamingo species native to the Andes. A relatively long-lived bird, this flamingo can travel vast distances — from 200 to more than 700 miles in a ...

Despite its fame thanks to Paddington Bear, the Andean bear remains a mystery. The Museum is using genomic research to learn about these large, secretive mammals and how to protect their home. Endemic ...