Compared to many of the world’s river systems, the Orinoco is relatively intact ... the ground in Venezuela and Colombia with local communities to protect one of South America's most important rivers.

Prehistoric engravings of giant snakes along South America’s Orinoco river are among the largest examples of rock art we know of anywhere in the world, with some stretching for more than 40 metres.

Even Dallas' risk-averse will get off on the re-created Orinoco River basin rain forest at the Dallas World Aquarium. Just inside the door, a walkway spirals down through the South American jungle ...

Located in the eastern reaches of the nation, this region is home to vast expanses of open grassland, allowing a wealth of native South ... Sur River is located within the Orinoco river basin ...