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 ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — 2024 was a brutal year for the Amazon rainforest, with rampant wildfires and extreme drought ravaging large parts of a biome that's a critical counterweight to climate change.

The Amazon Rainforest, where next year’s COP30 climate summit will be hosted, is reeling from two consecutive years of severe drought, with major rivers at record lows, leading to water shortages and ...

It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to this. Anyone conducting research in ...

This video features aerial views of the Amazon rainforest canopy, filmed in 4K. It captures the textures and layers of the jungle from above, with background music and no narration.

Large numbers of insect species in the Amazon rainforest may struggle to survive rising global temperatures, according to a sweeping scientific analysis examining the thermal tolerance of more than 2, ...