The Amazon River itself, the world’s largest river by volume, hides many terrifying aquatic animals that pose real threats to those who dare to enter its waters.

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This is of concern because the Amazon rainforest is still one of our biggest allies in our fight against climate change. It is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The Amazon rainforest is home ...

What animals live in the Amazon rainforest? The Amazon rainforest is home to one-tenth of the animal species in the world, according to some scientists. Jaguars, sloths, caimans, ... It’s one of the ...

Today, we stand on the brink of losing the Amazon as we know it. And if we lose the Amazon, we lose our fight against climate change. We’re working hard to protect this precious place, as well as the ...

The Amazon rainforest plays a vital role in sustaining life on the planet. Yet, ... and protected areas and Indigenous lands face increasing threats. ... the Amazon's amazing swimming cat 10 of the ...

It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to this.

Countries surrounding the Amazon rainforest, such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia, are meeting for the first time in over a decade to discuss protection measures.

Stretching across 2.6 million square miles and eight countries and filled with more than 3 million species of plants and animals, the Amazon rainforest is a wild and wonderful place. There are ...

A new study weighed a range of threats and variables in an effort to map out where the rainforest is most vulnerable. By Manuela Andreoni Manuela Andreoni has reported extensively from the ...