Their sharp teeth do live up to the piranhas infamous bite. The upper and lower teeth interlock. However, they are better ...

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, one of the most dangerous ecosystems on Earth, the battle for survival is fierce and ...

The Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animal life on the planet. Recently, scientists have discovered another rainforest resident deep within Brazil’s palm-dense ...

Let’s take a look at the most common animals in the stunning Amazon Rainforest. This post was updated on June 16, 2025 to include information on the newly discovered Ranitomeya aetherea.

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The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest rainforest and river system, and the most biologically diverse place on earth. It covers roughly 40% of South America, spanning Brazil, Bolivia, Peru ...

World’s most unique river, its water is as black as coal, flows through Amazon rainforest and…, the name is… This river is 2,250 kilometers long and is also known as the Black River because ...

Monster snakes The green anaconda rules the rainforest. Often referred to as the "Queen of the Amazon", these snakes can reach up to 8.8m (29ft) in length.

Beyond lush canopies and winding rivers, the Amazon Rainforest offer some of the world's most exotic and colourful bird species. Scarlet Macaw, a striking Amazonian bird, features red, yellow, and ...

Peru holds the second-largest share of Amazon rainforest after Brazil, with over 70 million hectares—about 60% of Peru’s territory, according to nonprofit Rainforest Trust.