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Scientists found a tropical butterfly that appears to slow its own aging, and one species can live for 348 days as a result

Scientists have discovered tropical butterflies, Heliconius, that live much longer and age slower than their relatives. These butterflies, found in South and Central America, show remarkable longevity. Researchers believe studying their biology could unlock secrets about human aging. Their diet, including pollen, plays a role, but their evolved biology is…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

The Bushmaster Is the Longest Venomous Snake in the Americas: But Scientists Are Careful About What That Actually Means

The bushmaster, a formidable pit viper, weaves through the lush undergrowth of South and Central American rainforests. Not only does its impressive length accentuate its role as a top predator, but its venom also presents a thrilling study for herpetologists. Researchers urge a focus on its unique adaptations rather than…

The Economic Times · May 22

Sophie encounters ‘king of spiders’ on jungle trek in Peru

The Duchess of Edinburgh was exploring the Peruvian Amazon, seeing sloths, snakes and spiders during her tour of South and Central America.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

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Duchess Sophie comes face-to-face with huge bird-eating spider in Amazon jungle

The National Geographic describes the Goliath birdeater as the largest arachnid on the planet

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

What is Title 42? The strict Covid border rules that have come to an end on the US border

A Covid pandemic policy that restricted the right to claim asylum at the US-Mexico border has expired, with significant implications for American politics – and for the flow of migrants from South and Central America.

The Week · May 12, 2023

Editorial: A refugee crisis has arrived in Denver even if the US won’t acknowledge it

America’s government — from the White House to the halls of Congress to the judicial benches — must treat this influx of asylum-seekers from Haiti and South and Central America as a refugee crisis.

The Denver Post · Dec 27, 2022

Glass Act: Scientists Reveal Secrets of Frog Transparency

Now you see them, now you don’t. Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. During the day, these nocturnal frogs sleep by hanging underneath tree leaves. Their delicate, greenish…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

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Glass act: Scientists reveal secrets of frog transparency

A species of glass frogs found in South and Central America has the rare ability to turn on and off its transparent appearance

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Man with tropical jungle in garden stores GALLONS of rainwater in face of drought

Despite being only 65ft long and 35ft wide, Mike's garden is packed with extraordinary and exotic species native to South and Central America, Africa, and China

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

US seeks help controlling ‘unprecedented’ flow of migrants from Latin American nations

LOS ANGELES — The Biden administration wants countries along a dangerous migration route running through South and Central America to commit to expanding their asylum system and enforcing their borders to help address the unprecedented flow of migrants at its southern border with Mexico, in a new regional partnership that…

Miami Herald · Jun 10, 2022

IGT Inks Hardware, Content Deal With Atlantic Lottery

International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, has signed a contract with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). Under the agreement, IGT will provide 1,375 CrystalDual 27 video lottery terminals (VLTs) throughout 2022. IGT will launch the VLTs with high-performing themes, including The Wild Life, Big City 5's, The Big Easy, and…

Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022

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