Although scientists have shown the river is mostly in good shape, Mariazinha’s concerns echo issues many Indigenous people have been facing in the world’s largest rainforest. Water is getting scarce ...

Protecting the world's threatened rainforests is key to slowing climate change. Trees trap large amounts of carbon dioxide and evaporate water, creating thick cloud cover that reflects sunlight ...

Running through the rainforest in the northern portion of South America is the Amazon river. Although it’s disputed if the Amazon is the longest river in the world, it does carry more water than ...

Mountains. Rainforests. The ocean. These critical Earth systems provide some of the most basic needs for life on Earth: water, oxygen, a stable climate. But these systems are increasingly at risk ...

Discover the rare beauty of Amazon rainforest flowers, showcasing nature’s most exotic and vibrant creations. Let’s explore ...

It’s the only one in the 23-location chain with a water ride. As Carlye Wisel, host of theme park podcast Very Amusing, explained via email, “People are craving whimsy, and Rainforest Cafe is ...

The top emergent layer of the rainforest receives the most sunlight, while the forest floor at the bottom receives the least amount of sunlight. Each layer experiences different levels of water ...