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

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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7. Black Caiman Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) Amazon rainforest, Brazil The black caiman, a formidable predator lurking in the Amazon’s rivers, is one of the most dangerous animals in the ...

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A tiny insect called a midge spreads the disease, and the earliest known case dates back to 1955 in a forest worker near a ...

How Amazon forest loss may affect water—and climate—far away A surge in deforestation under Brazil's president could "tip" the Amazon, affecting weather and water supplies—in Brazil and beyond.

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Jaguar walking in the forest. Image by David waite via Unsplash The jaguar, an endangered species in the Amazon Rainforest, is South America’s largest cat. It can grow up to 2.5 meters in length, ...