Mercury contamination comes mainly from illegal gold mining and forest clearing that wash mercury that naturally occurs in ...

Discover seven giant rainforest animals from gorillas to black caimans and learn how these massive species survive in lush ...

In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, far from active volcanic zones or geothermal hotspots, a river defies scientific ...

Recent research shows that there is considerable overlap in the important corridors for jaguars and key freshwater species, ...

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In July 2025, several videos began circulating across social media platforms, allegedly showing aerial footage of gigantic anacondas slithering through the Amazon River. These videos, some of which ...

Bumblebee catfish shocked researchers by scaling waterfalls over 13 feet high to reach their breeding grounds.

Scientists studying the world’s largest river turtles, a South American species that grows to a length of nearly a meter, or 3 feet, have found the largest nesting aggregation ever recorded. Using ...

Some of the most colorful sea animals that live beneath the waves are bright, beautiful ... and deadly A rainbow underwater Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a world bursting with color—far more ...

Animals are at the center of the Caldwell Zoo and Curator Yvonne Stainback’s heart; this passion has led to a career filled with caring for animals and working for conservation. “I really love ...

Indigenous territories are widely recognized as vital for conserving the environment and biodiversity, but far less is known ...