Which tropical habitats are worthy of conservation? Humid forests, with their dazzling species counts, easily gain notice.

An international team of biologists has identified a new species of gecko in small forest remnants of southeastern Madagascar ...

From the rainforests of Central and South America to the savannas of northern Australia, the world’s equatorial regions are home to thousands of unique bird species, from macaws to toucans to ...

Tropical rainforests still represent a treasure trove of undiscovered species. While many species of plants, animals, and insects have been identified over the years, some parts of these tropical ...

Although rainforests cover only a small percentage of Earth's total surface area, they're home to half of the world's plant and animal species. As the name suggests, rainforests are also very wet: ...

Edited and updated papers from a symposium held in Cairns, Australia, April 1998. Contents From the past to the future: evolution, ecology, and conservation of tropical rainforests / Craig Moritz, ...

The World Heritage Committee holding its 34th session chaired by João Luiz da Silva Ferreira, the Minister of Culture of Brazil, has inscribed the Rainforests of the Atsinanana (Madagascar) on the ...

The Indian Ocean islands are the perfect destinations to relax and enjoy spectacular natural beauty, pristine beaches, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — While the Atlantic is quiet… the Pacific is staying very active with two named storms and five total disturbances. Hurricane Iona, located in the Central Pacific, is currently ...