The investigative minds at How to Survive profile the black caimans and bullet ants of the rainforest and explain why staying in your boat is the best way to avoid a lethal encounter.

The Amazon rainforest is of crucial importance to the Earth's ecosystem, given its capacity to store substantial amounts of ...

The Amazon rainforest stretches for millions of kilometers, hiding ancient tribes, animals and maybe something else. What if under this mysterious canopy lies an advanced civilization? How did we miss ...

On a recent journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, Ramón Pucha realized he was being trailed. Unfazed, he continued his trek, focused entirely on the precious cargo he carried — seeds from some ...

Pucha and his family have spent years building a 'living laboratory' and a vital seed bank in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.

For most animals, ears are necessary survival tools, allowing them to communicate with others and listen for predators. Chickens have small openings on the sides of their heads which are often covered ...

Deforestation has reduced rainfall over the Amazon, suggesting the rainforest could reach a catastrophic tipping point sooner than expected. Satellite observations and rain gauge measurements show ...

A 2025 survey in the forests of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia uncovered several rare and endangered animals.

Modern conservation technology has one simple goal, even though achieving it is anything but simple: to spot a threat or ...

The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) may just be the insect equivalent of a giant, flawless diamond. The species has a ...

Discover why travelers trade African safaris for Amazon river cruises to see a whole new ecosystem in luxury style.