Archaeologists have discovered a small sculpture of two toads that tells a powerful story about climate change from nearly 4,000 years ago. The find helps explain how an ancient Peruvian civilization collapsed due to a climate‑driven crisis.  The small sculpture, only 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) tall, was found earlier this year at the Vichama archaeological site, located about 160 kilometers north of Lima, Peru. Dating back 3,800 years, the toad figures were discovered alongside wall carvings showing human‑like figures that appear starved and malnourished.  “The toad is a symbol of a crisis that these populations endured and it represents fertility … Continue reading 3,800-Year-Old Toad Sculpture Reveals Climate Collapse That Destroyed Ancient Peruvian Civilization