Andes
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Most of the dogs had consumed at least some maize, or corn, which was a major food source throughout the pre-Hispanic Andes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
However, one of the August 2026 storms stood out for its remarkable reach, spreading from the Andes across the desert toward the Pacific coast.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
The 1858 oil painting presents a panoramic view of the Ecuadorian Andes encompassing the snow-capped volcanic peak at the top, blue glaciated ice below, and towering palm trees lower still.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Found only in Ecuador's Andes Mountains, its spiny armour helps protect it from eagle-eyed predators that can see through its disguise.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
In most of the states formed over the Maya area of Mesoamerica and the Andes, irrigation systems always remained small-scale ones that local communities could build and maintain themselves.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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