In 1978, renowned ecologist Dan Janzen jumped into a ravine in Costa Rica, broke three ribs, and spent the first month of the ...

New research helps explaing why birds sing more at dawn. Scientists from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics and Project Dhvani in India finds that ...

Here’s a snapshot of the 10 largest tropical rainforest regions: The Amazon is Earth’s largest ... From southern Mexico to Panama, Mesoamerica’s rainforests are hotspots for birds and amphibians.

Lianas are spreading in tropical forests, harming trees and cutting carbon storage. They thrive on rising CO2 and show up in ...

Whatever the evolutionary advantage, animals' color is inextricably intertwined with their environment, be it the bright birds of the rainforest or the dull silver fish of the deep sea. And the ...

The Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to millions of species, many still undiscovered. From the vibrant morpho butterflies to the ...

China hopes to become a global leader in protected nature reserves, creating a network of wilderness that would be three ...

The reason why birds make such a racket at dawn is still unclear. But researchers are now pouring cold water on one popular ...

Discover a dazzling world of color through 150 stunningly vibrant birds from around the globe. These feathered wonders showcase an incredible spectrum—from fiery reds and electric blues to radiant ...

Insects are vanishing from pristine rainforests. “Around the world many insect populations are crashing.” (Natural History ...

Calling all adventure enthusiasts! Costa Rica is a bucket list destination that needs to be top of your travel list. Known ...

Read on to learn 15 Amazon rainforest facts that will give you a taste of what can be found in the rainforest. Get Reader’s Digest ’s Read Up newsletter for more travel trivia, tech, shopping ...