One of South America’s largest ecosystems saw an increase in deforestation last year, with agriculture, livestock and fires contributing the most to the destruction of native dry forests. The problem ...

Hoping to enter the US illegally, these migrants made their way through dense jungles and perilous treks from Peru to Mexico, ...

From creatures that look like mythological beings to insects with capabilities that defy understanding, these animals ...

Over the weekend, the Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo opened the new binturong exhibit after months of renovations to the habitat.

Klipspringer is a small and agile antelope. It is known for its excellent jumping ability and a compact body. This animal is ...

Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the ...

BRASILANDIA – The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including ...

The South American tapir was last seen in the Costa Verde region in 1914, leading many to believe it was extinct.

After five years of planning, design, construction and animal acquisition, Caldwell Zoo‘s long-awaited Amazon River’s Edge ...

It's not always cosy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Würzburg researchers have investigated how animals react to this. Anyone conducting ...

Scientists have discovered the first South American scorpion known to spray venom, using a costly but effective defence ...