Easter Island tourists put iconic statues at risk to get nose-picking selfies

The remote volcanic island Rapa Nui, also called Easter Island, is under threat from tourists seeking a particular variety of images taken with the island's iconic oversized head statues (moai): nose-picking. The trend is one of multiple types of disrespectful actions taken by tourists who are increasingly violating visitor guidelines, putting the statues at risk. Easter Island has been a World Heritage Site for more than 20 years and is home to the Rapa Nui National Park. According to UCLA arch...