Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of Geoanthropology and Biology Tübingen use genomic data to study the ...

It is also the wellspring for major rivers like the Nandu, Changhua and Wanquan. This dense tropical rainforest not only stands as a pivotal conservation area for water sources but also acts as a ...

As conservation efforts in South America focus on forests, environmentalists say other ecosystems also need urgent attention. Conservation efforts and climate finance in South America are too focused ...

Visitors to the Amazon who expect a "Discovery Channel-like experience" with "jaguars in every tree" and "anacondas on every ...

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, ...

A research team led by the University of Oxford has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems. The ...

Before heading out to your rainforest canopy zorb adventure, make sure to: Wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy ...

Forest products like tendu leaves ... the scientists will assess the essential ecosystem services they provide. This includes: Clean Air: Amount of CO2 absorbed by trees and converted into ...