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.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Deforestation is having a more devastating effect on the Amazon rainforest than earlier data suggested. While cutting down large swaths of trees destroys vital habitats, it also harms the region's ...

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 ...

Human activity continues to expand ever further into wild areas, throwing ecology out of balance. But what begins as an environmental issue often evolves into a human problem. Researchers at UC Santa ...

Firefighters encountered a unique animal more typically found in South and Central America while conducting a prescribed burn in Arizona's Coronado National Forest on Wednesday. Arizona’s diverse ...

Scientists recently discovered a new species of green anaconda in the Amazon rainforest. A new Nat Geo series shows the moment they encountered this snake in the wild. When you purchase through links ...