1. The Amazon River Once Flowed in the Opposite Direction . Between 65 and 145 million years ago, the Amazon River flowed towards the Pacific Ocean, in the opposite direction it flows today.

The Lungs of the Earth The Amazon Rainforest has earned the title "The Lungs of the Earth" for a vital reason: it produces a ...

Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater Fish in South America. This keystone species of the Amazon River ecosystem are a fearsome predator with many names.

5 fast facts about dolphins. Dolphins use tools to find food.Some dolphins cover their beaks with sponges while searching for food on the seafloor. Others use empty shells to trap fish.

The world's longest river is at its lowest levels after a long drought. That's left the Amazon Rainforest, the vital waterway and tributaries parched, stranding communities and affecting livelihoods.