Tikal was the capital of a great Maya city-state, one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. Today Tikal is a site of expansive Mayan ruins deep in the jungle, in the rainforests of ...

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre ...

You’ve probably heard of Howler Brothers, an Austin, Texas–based lifestyle brand known for fun and innovative outdoor gear, clothing, and accessories. Howler Brothers launched its latest capsule ...

Howlers are New World monkeys found in tropical Central and South America. They are aptly named for their cacophonous cries. When a number of howlers let loose their lungs in concert, often at dawn or ...

The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to ...

What is a woolly monkey? An animal called a woolly monkey seems like it should live in the frozen north, not the sweltering Amazon Basin. But the thick coat of fur covering these large primates ...

Stroll through this 30-acre zoo and you might think you've trespassed into a jungle. The small zoo houses 43 species: Jaguars roar, keel-billed toucans squawk, colorful scarlet macaws flutter and ...