The rainforest has many layers There are thousands of tree species in the Amazon rainforest, many of which grow to between 80 and 100 feet tall, developing huge networks of branches that make up the ...

An Ayahuasca ceremony is more than just a ritual – it represents a sacred journey inward. Originating from the Amazon ...

It’s said the outflow of the Amazon into the Atlantic Ocean is equivalent to 219,000 cubic meters of water per second (7.7 ...

For visitors from beyond Florida, Monkey Jungle provides a counterpoint to the manufactured experiences that dominate tourism ...

One aspect of Monkey Jungle that can’t be captured in photographs is its multisensory nature. The soundscape alone is worth experiencing – a symphony of primate calls ranging from the high-pitched ...

The new documentary 'We Are Guardians' examines the rapid deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and the efforts by local ...

However, tropical rainforest canopies are battlegrounds for survival. Ants compete fiercely for nesting space, taking over any hollow branch or space under tree bark. Any Squamellaria ant house would ...

Dust from the Sahara Desert, once a massive lake, travels across the Atlantic Ocean. This dust, rich in potassium and iron from dead diatoms, fertilizes the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon River then ...

Sarah Reyes, 32, co-owner of Lida's Jungle Plants, said they have a lot of support from the community at their new location in St. Petersburg. (Spectrum News/Josh Rojas) ...

Spanning eight countries and 2.1 million square miles, the Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s most vast and diverse ecosystems. As well as having around 40,000 species of plants and trees ...

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 ...

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a vibrant and diverse ecosystem teeming with an astounding array of wildlife. Covering approximately 5.5 million square ...