Sloth hairs have microcracks where algae grows. The algae tinges the sloth fur green, giving the animal a perfect disguise among the trees.

Advanced laser imaging uncovers intricate tattoos on ancient Chancay mummies, shedding light on Peruvian artistry.

High in the Andes mountains of Peru, the city of Cuzco once served as the center of Incan power. Cuzco, also spelled Cusco ...

Scientists use advanced laser technology to reveal incredibly precise hidden tattoos on more than 100 mummies found in Peru.

An international team of researchers introduced a new technique called Introducing Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence, or LSF.

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.

A new laser-based technique has revealed the intricate details of tattoos on centuries-old mummies in Peru, archaeologists ...

The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze us with its beauty and diversity. It can often surprise us, too. But how about a ...

Imagine going on a Peru expedition and uncovering more than two dozen new species? That's exactly what happened in this case.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Trees that didn’t find a home this festive season were given to some of the animals on Friday in what has ...

The jaguar moves between patches of forest in the Mesoamerican Corridor across Central America. Meanwhile, the majestic ...

Genetic analyses of ancient graves in Peru reveal new insights into human ... indicated that most of the buried individuals consumed animal protein and maize and grew up somewhere close to the ...